47 The Director also addressed reporters at Leadership Fiji event, providing a situational analysis of human rights in Fiji and elaborated on the role of the Commission and the challenges faced while dispensing its constitutional mandate. Business and Human Rights Fiji's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Madam Nazhat Shameem Khan, visiting OHCHR staff, Director, Mr. Ashwin Raj, UN High Commissioner, Mr. Zeid Raád Al Hussei, Acting Director, Legal Aid Commission, Mr. Shahin Ali, Regional Representative of the OHCHR Pacific Office, Dr Chitralekha Massey The Commission through its Director, Mr. Ashwin Raj briefed the visiting UN High Commissioner, Mr. Zeid Raád Al Hussein, on the progressive steps taken by the Commission to build and promote human rights culture in Fiji. Media and Elections Mainstream media representatives at the media training on election which also focused on hate speech and freedom of expression. Addressing media representatives at the Reporting Elections Accurately and Impartially Training for Journalists, held in collaboration with the Fijian Elections Office and Media Industry Development Authority, Director, Mr. Ashwin Raj spoke on the role of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission and its constitutional mandate to build human rights culture in Fiji. He gave examples of children, persons with disabilities, LGBTI persons and foreign nationals seeking refugee status in Fiji, accessing services of the Commission to seek redress. The Commission through its Director, Mr. Ashwin Raj was represented at the Capacity Building for Stronger Seasonal Worker Program workshop organised by Australian Human Rights Commission which was held in Sydney. The Director through a pre-recorded video, delivered his speech highlighting the need for businesses to take responsibility of preventing human rights violations and providing remedy to victims of human rights violation. Mr. Raj stated there is growing recognition that infraction of human rights is bad for businesses precisely because of the reputational risks and damages. They all make a very compelling case for business and human rights. ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Leadership Fiji FIJI HUMAN RIGHTS & ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMISSION Commission briefs UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mr. Zeid Raád Al Hussein