Chapter 1 - Report of the Education and Public Relations Group On 6 November, the Commission welcomed a six-member delegation from the National Human Rights Commission of Korea led by Investigation Officer Mr Hwan Seok Choi. They had a special interest in Malaysia’s policies on social integration of the minorities and protection of their human rights. Eighteen undergraduate and post-graduate students of the Faculty of Law, University of Sydney, Australia, visited the Commission on 17 July as part of their Southeast Asia Winter School Programme, conducted by the Ahmad Ibrahim Kuliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia. Accompanied by Assoc Prof Dr Khairil Azmin Mokhtar, Director of the Southeast Asia Winter School Programme, and Dr Salim Ali Farrar, a lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Sydney, they were given a briefing by Commissioner Detta Samen on the Commission’s background, activities and challenges faced. A question-and-answer session followed. On 11 July, 20 students from the Faculty of Law, Monash University, Australia, called at the Commission’s office with faculty members Dr Stephen Gray and Dr Heli Askola. They sought information on the Commission’s activities and a discussion of current issues in Malaysia, including freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, security and emergency laws, freedom of religion and the rights of minority groups. They were also briefed on the Commission’s roles and functions and given the opportunity to observe a public hearing under the Public Inquiry into Incidents During and After the 28 April 2012 Public Assembly. On 26 June, the Commission welcomed a delegation from the National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh. This was its first visit. The delegation was led by the Chairman, Prof Dr Mizanur Rahman, and accompanied by six Members and an officer. Their purpose was to exchange information and ‘best practices’; study the institutional structure of the Commission; and establish networking between the two NHRIs. Tan Sri Hasmy Agam, Chairman of the Commission, highlighted ongoing activities including the National Inquiry into the Land Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Malaysia; the Public Inquiry into Incidents During and After the 28 April 2012 Public Assembly; and compilation of the Annual Report. He also shared his views on the success and challenges faced in upholding human rights. Commissioner James Nayagam arranged for a field visit to a shelter for victims of human trafficking in Kuala Lumpur the following day. On 24 April, the Commission received an informal visit from Professor Geraldine Mackenzie, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Dean of the Faculty of Law at Bond University. This was to discuss the Commission’s work and to explore the possibility of internship opportunities for students of the university. The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission sent a team for a study-visit on 17 February. The Commission, represented by Vice-Chairman Datuk Dr Khaw Lake Tee outlined the work being done on the National Inquiry into the Land Rights of Indigenous People in Malaysia, and exchanged ideas on strengthening and protecting human rights. 47