{"id":7507,"date":"2026-06-25T22:31:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T19:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/?p=7507"},"modified":"2026-06-25T22:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T19:33:09","slug":"nhrc-signs-memorandum-with-the-russian-high-commissioner-for-human-rights-at-st-petersburg-international-legal-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/en\/archives\/7507","title":{"rendered":"NHRC Signs Memorandum with the Russian High Commissioner for Human Rights at St. Petersburg International Legal Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Human Rights Commission of Lebanon (NHRC), including the Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT), has signed a <a href=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MoU-LB-RU-English.docx.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Memorandum of Cooperation<\/a> with the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, opening a new chapter of institutional cooperation aimed at advancing the promotion and protection of human rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MoU-LB-RU-English.docx.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Memorandum<\/a> was signed by <\/span><b>Dr. Fadi Gerges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, President of the National Human Rights Commission of Lebanon, and <\/span><b>Ms. Yana Lantratova<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the <\/span><b>St. Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF) 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the world&#8217;s leading gatherings of legal and judicial experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for collaboration between the two national human rights institutions, focusing on the exchange of expertise, strengthening complaint-handling mechanisms, promoting human rights education, and enhancing dialogue on the implementation of international human rights standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7521\" src=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.06-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.06-PM.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.06-PM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.06-PM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.06-PM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.06-PM-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.06-PM-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.06-PM-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.06-PM-1068x801.jpeg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Memorandum, the two institutions will cooperate through the exchange of information, studies, and best practices, organize joint conferences, seminars and training programmes, share experiences in monitoring and complaint procedures, and support awareness-raising initiatives that contribute to strengthening respect for human rights in both countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cooperation framework also provides for institutional coordination regarding complaints submitted by citizens of either country. Subject to the informed consent of the complainant and applicable domestic legislation, complaints may be transmitted to the competent institution in the other State for consideration within its legal mandate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commenting on the signing, <\/span><b>Dr. Fadi Gerges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> said:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Human rights institutions have an important responsibility to build bridges of dialogue and cooperation across borders. This Memorandum reflects our shared commitment to exchanging expertise, strengthening institutional capacities, and promoting the universal values of human dignity, justice, and the rule of law while fully respecting the independence of each institution.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Memorandum reaffirms the independence of both institutions and their commitment to the <\/span><b>United Nations Paris Principles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring that cooperation complements\u2014rather than affects\u2014their respective constitutional and legal mandates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agreement will remain in force for an initial period of five years, with automatic renewal unless either Party decides otherwise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The signing took place during the <\/span><b>13th St. Petersburg International Legal Forum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, held from <\/span><b>24 to 26 June 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Forum brings together senior government officials, judges, legal scholars, ombudspersons, business leaders, and international organizations to discuss contemporary legal challenges, international cooperation, and the future development of the rule of law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Human Rights Commission considers this Memorandum an important step toward expanding international partnerships among national human rights institutions and fostering constructive cooperation in line with international human rights standards, mutual respect, and institutional independence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7527\" src=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.09-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"902\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.09-PM.jpeg 902w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.09-PM-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.09-PM-577x1024.jpeg 577w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.09-PM-768x1362.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.09-PM-866x1536.jpeg 866w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.09-PM-150x266.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.09-PM-300x532.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nhrclb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.00.09-PM-696x1235.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The National Human Rights Commission of Lebanon (NHRC), including the Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT), has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, opening a new chapter of institutional cooperation aimed at advancing the promotion and protection of human rights. 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