The APF Regional Action Plan on HRDs The APF Regional Action Plan on HRDs (the Action Plan) is designed to demonstrate the collective commitment of the APF and each of its members to the protection and promotion of HRDs in the Asia Pacific region. It contains a range of actions that the APF and its members will implement at a regional and national level over a four-year period to recognise the inherent dignity of defenders and strengthen respect for their rights. Regional Actions Regional Action 1: Support regional policy making on HRDs Regional Action 2: Engage with regional civil society actors and international partners Regional Action 3: Facilitate collaboration between NHRIs Regional Action 4: Facilitate relocation and respite for Human Rights Defenders Regional Action 5: Support the establishment of NHRIs Regional Action 6: Develop regional data on Human Rights Defenders Regional Action 7: Strengthen the capacity of NHRIs Nation Actions National Action 1: Advocate for national legal protections National Action 2: Promote gender equality and mainstream the recognition of Women Human Rights Defenders National Action 3: Raise awareness of the rights of Human Rights Defenders National Action 4: Develop ‘early warning systems’ National Action 5: Monitor violations against Human Rights Defenders National Action 6: Report on violations against Human Rights Defenders National Action 7: Engage with the international human rights system National Action 8: Strengthen national networks of Human Rights Defenders 8 Engaging with Regional and International Actors Toolkit