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Cameroon

Standing NMIRF

Summary

Cameroon has an Interministerial Committee under the authority of the Prime Minister, responsible for liaising with UN human rights mechanisms. The Committee is composed of representatives from key ministries—including Justice, Foreign Affairs, Communication, Social Affairs, Women and Family Promotion, Territorial Administration, Defense, and the National Human Rights Commission—headed by the Secretary-General of the Prime Minister’s Office.

Institutional setup and mandates

Engagement with international human rights mechanisms

Coordination and consultation with stakeholders

Follow up and implementation

Contact information

Technical Secretariat of the Interministerial Committee for Monitoring the Implementation of Recommendations and/or Decisions Issued by International and Regional Mechanisms for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights.

Last updated: September 26, 2025

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