Output Performance 2015/16 Education promotion and advocacy Measure 2014/15 Result 2015/16 Standard 2015/16 Result *Effectiveness of working arrangements with Government partners to realise human rights Achieved Feedback from social policy, justice sector and other Government partners is received Achieved Key HRC recommendations are communicated to central and local Government agencies for implementation Some examples of the Commission’s effective working arrangements with Government partners to realise human rights include: Independent Review of Intelligence and Security Services The final report was released on 29 February and directly reflects a number of the recommendations/positions in the Commission’s submission. The report also references the Commission’s 2014 briefing to DPMC on the Countering Foreign Terrorist Fighters legislation. Religion in Schools The Ministry of Education (MoE) requested comments on draft guidelines regarding religious instruction and observances in state primary schools. The Commission received very positive feedback from MoE on the comments provided and received a request to discuss further. National Plan of Action for Human Rights Engagement with Government to strengthen commitment to UPR actions has been completed. The Commission liaised with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to produce the UPR mid-term review report. All contributing NPA agencies were contacted to update actions, and all actions updated and published online. Right to Inclusive Education report Led the publication of the IMM Right to Inclusive Education report, released 30 June 2016, with very positive feedback from civil society. A presentation on “Inclusive Education: A Human Rights Approach” based on the IMM Right to Education report was well received by an audience of academics, activists and Government officials in NZ and overseas. This presentation has led to requests for future speaking engagements and establishment of networks. Canterbury Earthquake Recovery The culmination of meetings with DPMC and the Christchurch Mayor has resulted in shared understanding on how future recovery matters should be communicated. More importantly, the Commission received advice its approach to the red zone, advocated for more than 3 years, will now likely be implemented. 40 Human Rights Commission