Venice Principles

The Venice Principles are a set of internationally agreed guidelines designed to promote transparency, accountability, and independence for national human rights institutions (NHRIs). These principles help ensure such institutions operate effectively, without government interference, and serve as trustworthy guardians of fundamental rights. They outline standards for their establishment, functioning, and independence, aiming to strengthen human rights protection worldwide. Essentially, the Venice Principles provide a framework to make sure these institutions are credible, impartial, and capable of holding governments and other entities accountable for human rights issues.