Outcomes framework Outcomes we seek » Everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand knows what their human rights and responsibilities are and feels empowered to advocate on their own behalf. » Communities are welcoming, inclusive and empowered to engage with each other and with government to enhance human rights and harmonious relationships. » Government and other duty bearers are held to account for improving performance against domestic and international human rights commitments. » Effective remedies are available to individuals and communities for breaches of their human rights. How we deliver » Articulate clearly what human rights are. » Ensure everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities. » Build and maintain an evidence base for the extent to which people are enjoying and being able to claim their human rights. » Identify areas where the human rights framework needs to be strengthened to ensure sustainable enjoyment of human rights. » Develop tools to empower individuals and communities to advocate for and claim their human rights. » Develop tools and mechanisms to restore dignity, wellbeing and human rights where breaches have occurred. » Influence policy makers and enhance processes to improve human rights outcomes over time. » Hold government and business to account, publicly and privately, for their human rights performance. 10 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION