HRA Network is a non-formal not for profit network of

organisations and individuals striving to promote human 

rights and democratic participation, coordinated by Human

Rights in Action, Dublin.

The HRA Network has governing bodies :

•   The Council of all HRA members.
•   The HRA Executive Board (3 persons with mandate of 5 years)
  

The non-formal advisory body of HRA is:

• The International Steering Committee, composed of 12 persons, representing the HRA member organisations. Geographic and gender balance is considered.

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The International Steering Committee is the non-formal advisory body of the HRA.

•     The International Steering Committee shall be composed of a maximum of twelve (12) members.
  
•    In the election of International Steering Committee members, HRA members will be encouraged to take into consideration the goal of achieving balanced regional representation.
  
•     The newly elected International Steering Committee shall begin its term of duty at the conclusion of the Council meeting at which its election has been announced.
  
•    The International Steering Committee shall meet at least once a year. The Executive Board shall notify members of the International Steering Committee about the date and location of International Steering Committee Meetings by postage mail or fax; notification must be mailed or faxed at least six (6) weeks in advance of meetings.
  
•   In addition, the International Steering Committee’s major functions shall be to: appoint Membership Committee, review memberships and recommend members and membership cancellations, review membership fees, issue recommendations and directives to the Executive Board, review the annual report of the Executive Director, supervise and give guidance to the Executive Board, review the annual financial statement, review and adopt budgets, be responsible for independent audits.
  
•  All Full Members have the right to nominate candidates for election to the HRA International Steering Committee.