Who We Are & What We Do

To promote understanding and observance of human rights in alignment with constitutional requirements and international standards; fostering diversity, promoting and enhancing human rights protection for all people living in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

To be a leading institution championing good governance in the TCI, safeguarding human rights through education and engagement and becoming a catalyst for positive change.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Human Rights Commission, an independent statutory entity, has the responsibility of upholding human rights principles in line with the Constitution Order and its 2018-revised Ordinance.

The Commission is responsible for ensuring that the government and other public institutions respect and protect the human rights of all Turks and Caicos residents. The commission disseminates relevant information to individuals and public and private sector organizations through a variety of educational channels, including but not limited to training modules, public service announcements, school extravaganzas, facility and wellness reviews, newspaper articles, and social media advertisements.

We prioritize and safeguard our independence in adherence to our guiding principles; as a result, every decision we make is supported by objective evidence. Through collaborative alliances, we strive to maximize our influence on the people and communities surrounding the islands. In pursuit of decisions that affect the human rights of the people of the Turks and Caicos, the Commission strives to empower them to the greatest extent possible. It will denounce any form of prejudice or discrimination that any group of people may face.

The Commission, in accordance with its mandate, works to ensure that human rights protection is an integral component of all legal practice, thereby guaranteeing it for all and providing meaningful remedies.

The Human Rights Commission bases its rulings on the legal framework outlined in the 2011 Constitution Order and the revised Human Rights Ordinance for 2018. Furthermore, the Code of Conduct, as mandated by the Integrity Commission, has been implemented by the Commission.