featuring and supporting the role of women who are married to the men of the village of Vaie'e Safata, Samoa. One of the key messages of the initiative was to address the commonly accepted norm in Samoa that women are viewed as ‘slaves’ to their spouse’s family and have no voice in decision making. The significance of the pageant was the recognition and honoring the silent service by women referred to as ‘maupaolo’ or ‘nofotane’ and the promotion of their status as women who should be appreciated within all villages. “In the true faa-Samoa maupaolo means someone who resides in the safety and protection of the family she is married into” Outcome 2: Violations of human rights are investigated and reported effectively and efficiently Performance Indicator: Critical human rights issue are investigated and reported on State of Human Rights Report 2020 We are mandated under our legislation (s.40 Ombudsman Act 2013) to submit an annual state of human rights reports to Parliament. This year’s annual report provides Parliament with an update on piloting the implementation of Recommendation 20 of the National Public Inquiry into Family Violence in Samoa Report 2018 which is to establish village family safety committees. The Report highlights the completion of Phases 1 & 2 of the Pilot with remaining 3 & 4 phases to complete. Outcome 3: Improved compliance of domestic legislation, policy, and practice with international human rights targets. Performance Indicator: Legislations Reviewed Submission to Parliamentary Committee: Land and Titles Court Bill, Constitution Amendment Bill, Judicature Ordinance Bill A written submission was submitted as well as an appearance by the Ombudsman and staff before the Parliamentary Select Committee to present the Office’s views on possible human rights implications of the said 3 bills. Performance Indicator: Partnerships with Regional and International Bodies Partnerships and Engagement The Office continues to foster new partnerships and work in collaboration with its current regional and international partners to strengthen its work.   SPC-RRRT, Spotlight Initiative- UNDP, Sisters for Change: Since the National Public Inquiry into Family Violence Report, a lot of attention has been received by the Office from interested partners to see how they can support the Report. Most of the support we received this year was for the implementation of the two (2) Year roll out Plan to raise awareness of the Inquiry Report. Asia Pacific Forum: Office of the Ombusman/NHRI Samoa Annual Report 2019/20 26