ASIA PACIFIC FORUM OF NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS WORKING TO END SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Tackling sexual harassment and violence against women and girls is an important role of NHRIs, as set out in the Amman Declaration and Programme of Action and the APF Regional Action on Plan on the Human Rights of Women and Girls. Examples of activities or programs undertaken by or involving APF members include: 22 • In Afghanistan, the Commission continued to advocate for implementation of the recommendations in the landmark report of its National Inquiry into Rape and Honour Killing • In Australia, the “Know the Line” campaign is supporting employers and employees address unwelcome sexual behaviour at work. • In Bangladesh, the “Brave Men” campaign is encouraging boys and young men to stand up to violence against women • In India, the Commission successfully advocated for the passage of the Sexual Harassment of Women in the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 • In Jordan, the NCHR partnered with CARE International to implement a two-year project to examine the extent of violence against women and girls, to raise awareness of the issue within specific sectors; and to highlight the issue through education and media • In the Maldives, the “Dhoadhi” campaign is helping build awareness about the new Domestic Violence Act among women, men and government officials • In Mongolia, the Commission has advocated that the Parliament revise the Law against Domestic Violence and amend other relevant legislation to eliminate domestic violence • In Nepal, a solidarity campaign and petition was initiated, in partnership with Human Rights Film Focus, to end violence against women • In New Zealand, the “Bring Back Kate” campaign is tackling violence against women and children.