GLOSSARY APF Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions GANHRI Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions ABOUT THE APF NGO(s) non-governmental organisation(s) NHRI(s) national human rights institution(s) OHCHR Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights RRRT Regional Rights Resource Team of the Pacific Community UNDP United Nations Development Programme For almost 25 years, the APF has helped build an Asia Pacific where human rights are promoted and protected. Over that time, our members – national human rights institutions (NHRIs) – have used their unique mandates to lead genuine and lasting change in their countries. Established in 1996 with five members, our membership now includes 25 NHRIs from all corners of the Asia Pacific. WHAT WE DO We provide practical support so our members are as effective as possible in their work to promote and protect human rights. We bring our members together and develop and implement strategies to address some of the most serious human rights challenges in our region. We provide advice to governments and civil society groups and encourage their efforts to establish independent NHRIs. We develop partnerships at the international and regional levels to advance human rights and amplify the voice of our members. ANNUAL REPORT 2019–20 1