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Portugal

Standing NMIRF
NRTD

Summary

Portugal has a permanent standing national mechanism for implementation, reporting and follow-up, entitled the National Human Rights Committee (Comissão Nacional para os Direitos Humanos).

All information on the Committee can be found on its website.

Institutional setup and mandates

Engagement with international human rights mechanisms

Coordination and consultation with stakeholders

Follow up and implementation

Contact information

Ms. Sara Ágoas, Head of the Human Rights Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, cndh@mne.pt

Portuguese National Human Rights Committee's website.

Last updated: January 13, 2026
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