National Human Right Commission on “SDGs, NHRIs, Non-discrimination and Vulnerable Groups”. The Conference concluded with the adoption of the Merida Declaration, which encourages all NHRIs, in line with their mandates under the Paris Principles, to collaborate in mutual capacity building and sharing of experiences towards attainment of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Participation in NHRI Special Session on Rights of Older Persons Chapter - 2 2.53 On 8 October 2015, Justice Cyriac Joseph addressed the Fourth Session 2.54 Justice Shri Cyriac Joseph, Acting Chairperson and Shri J.S. Kochher, Joint Secretary (Training & Research) attended the NHRI Special Session on the Role of NHRIs in the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Older Persons and ASEM Conference on Global Ageing and Human Rights of Older Persons, at Seoul, South Korea from 26 to 28 October 2015. Justice Shri Cyriac Joseph also presented a paper in the Special Session. Biennial Meeting of Commonwealth Forum of NHRIs 2.55 A two member delegation from NHRC, India consisting of Justice Shri Cyriac Joseph, Acting Chairperson and Dr. Savita Bhakhry, Joint Director (Research) visited Malta to participate in the 2015 Biennial Meeting of Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions held from 23 to 25 November 2015. During the course of the Meeting, Justice Shri Joseph made a presentation about the structure, jurisdiction and functioning of NHRC, India. In the end, the CFNHRI Outcome Statement of the Biennial Meeting was unanimously adopted by the participating NHRIs. It was based on the existing and emerging areas of concern including child, early and forced marriage in furtherance of the Kigali Declaration; freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly; strengthening cooperation between governance institutions; and migration. Annual Report - 2015-2016 25