ANNEX 1: Core Competences of a Human Rights Facilitator Being an effective human rights facilitator involves having the appropriate knowledge, skills and personal attributes to effectively plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate an education activity. The following table identifies the core competencies required for an effective facilitator and the performance indicators that demonstrate achievement of the competencies. The AFN Human Rights Facilitator Competency Framework6 has been developed by the AFN facilitators and will continue to evolve as it is implemented, monitored and evaluated. COMPETENCY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 1.0 Knowledge competencies – what the facilitator needs to know about. 1.1 Knowledge of human rights Applies an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: • human rights in general and issues specific to the country, the Asia Pacific region and its sub-regions • international and domestic human rights frameworks and legislation • the role of a national human rights institution (NHRI) • priorities and strategic direction of their own NHRI • mechanisms for addressing human rights grievances. 1.2 Knowledge of facilitation Understands the theories and principles of facilitation in general, and human rights facilitation specifically and applies appropriately to facilitation processes including: • planning • implementation and monitoring • monitoring and evaluation. Knows about a variety of facilitation methodologies, processes and tools and can apply these appropriately to diverse environments. 2.0 Technical and professional practice competencies – what the facilitator needs to be able to do. Planning and designing an activity / programme 2.1 6 Undertake a situation analysis Gathers information about the situation: • the human rights issue or focus to be addressed and its context • gender considerations that may impact participants, stakeholders and the activity • the factors that impact on the context AFN Competency Framework for Human Rights Facilitators is available at 8