This section provides an overview of national human rights structures across various governance levels, including public authorities, parliamentary committees, government agencies, and civil society. Some, like equality bodies and data protection authorities, are mandated by EU law, while others address EU fundamental rights when required by legislation. The roles and structures of these national bodies continue to change over time.
National Mechanism for the Preparation, Monitoring and Evaluation of the National Action Plan for the Rights of the Child
Civil society platform
Established by Law 4491/2017 (Official Government GazetteA 152), Articles 8 and 9, as amended by Law 5107/2024 (Official Government GazetteA 64), Articles 11 and 12
Coordinated by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Greece and the Greek National Commission for Human Rights.
Composed of 52 non-governmental organisations and civil-society bodies, as well as the Greek Ombudsman and the Migrant Integration Council of the Municipality of Athens, which act as observers.
Established as a partnership between the Greek National Commission for Human Rights and civil-society organisations active in the field, offering legal, medical, psychosocial and other services to non-EU nationals.