| Type of parliamentary body |
Specialized |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
Nationale Assemblee
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| Date of creation |
7 September 2000 |
| Last renewal date |
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| Mandate |
The Commission advises Parliament on human rights issues and supervises compliance with national and international standards. |
| Membership |
Seven members, 4 from the coalition, 3 from the opposition nominated by coalition and opposition, approved by Parliament |
| Working methods |
Agenda proposed by members of the body or determined by Parliament. The Commission advises Parliament although Parliament may take further action, for example, through hearings. |
| Relations with other parliamentary bodies |
As the need arises, information is requested from or sent to other parliamentary bodies, such as the Judiciary Committee. |
| Relations with external bodies |
No formal relationships |
| Subjects dealt with |
Conditions in jails and prisons, especially for women and youth; corruption of Government officials in relation to building permits (causing problems in neighbourhoods, infringing on the rights of citizens); human rights education in schools. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
10, Onafhankelijkheidsplein
PARAMARIBO (Suriname) |
| Phone |
(+59 7) 47 51 80 |
| Fax |
(+59 7) 47 75 54 |
| E-mail |
dnasur@sr.net; informatie@dna.sr |
| Website |
http://www.dna.sr
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. Willem Jan Bakker |
| Notes |
... |
| Address (if different from above) |
Nassiefstraat # 4
PARAMARIBO (Suriname) |
| Phone |
(+59 7) 43 25 10 |
| Fax |
... |
| E-mail |
... |
| Website |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Mr. Rukajah Kertokalio - Moertabat |
| Notes |
... |
| Address (if different from above) |
Kolibriestraat 39
PARAMARIBO (Suriname) |
| Phone |
(0+59 7) 47 91 33 |
| Fax |
... |
| E-mail |
... |
| web site: |
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| Notes |
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