About JAMAKON The National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh (JAMAKON) was reconstituted in June, 2010 under the National Human Rights Commission Act of 2009 as a statutory and independent institution to promote and protect human rights in Bangladesh. It is committed to the realization of human rights in a broad sense, as enshrined in the Constitution of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh and different international human rights conventions and treaties to which Bangladesh is a signatory. The purpose of establishing such a unique institution is to contribute to the embodiment of human dignity and integrity as well as to the safeguard of the democratic milieu so that the fundamental and inalienable human rights of all individuals are protected and human rights standards demonstrate their continuous upward trend in the country. Vision: A human rights culture throughout Bangladesh. Mission To ensure the rule of law, social justice, freedom and human dignity through promoting and protecting human rights. Section 2. Long Term Goals JAMAKON identified Four Long-Term Goals representing the destination of its journey. To attain these goals, JAMAKON has developed 5-year outcomes, set key strategies to achieve the outcomes and set some key performance indicators to measure the changes. Goal One: A human rights culture throughout Bangladesh, where the dignity of every person is respected Goal Two: A just society where violence by state is an episode of the past and officials know, and are held accountable for, their responsibilities Goal Three: A nation that is respected internationally for: - its human rights compliance - ratification of all human rights instruments - up‐to‐date reporting to treaty bodies 6