The Network of African National Human Rights Institutions formerly known as the Coordinating Committee of African National Human Rights Institutions is the regional representative body that brings together about 30 African National Human Rights Institutions. The Network of African National Human Rights Institutions is currently registered under Kenyan law as an independent legal entity. The Network seeks to support and strengthen National Human Rights Institutions in Africa. The Network’s activities are coordinated by the Secretariat of  African National  Human  Rights Institutions.

National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) generally refer to bodies established by governments to aid in the promotion and protection of human rights within their respective jurisdictions through, for example, handling complaints, conducting research, advocacy and educational programmes. In some countries, the Constitution has provided for the establishment of a NHRI and in other cases, such institutions are created by legislation or decree. The common guiding principle of National Human Rights Institutions is that they are founded on the Paris Principles.

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