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The National Council of Human Rights was established on June 19, 2003 by law no.94 for the year 2003.


The first article of the law states the establishment of a council called The National Council of Human Rights subsidiary to the Shoura Council aiming at promoting and developing human rights, consolidating their values, spreading awareness of these rights and ensuring their practice.


The National Council of Human Rights is a corporate body. Cairo is the seat of the National Council of Human Rights that has the right to open branches and offices in the Republic's governorates.


The National Council of Human Rights is independent in practicing its functions, activities and jurisdiction.

Speaker

Dr. Botros Botros Ghali

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Annual Report

Table of Contents :

- Foreword

- Chapter One : Egypt's role in the establishment of International and Regional Legitimacy of Human Rights Principles ...

- Chapter Two : The National, International and Regional Framework for The Establishment of the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) ...

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