In the discharge of these functions, SUHAKAM has undertaken various efforts to address the rights of IP in Malaysia. In its advisory role, SUHAKAM has continuously recommended to the Government to ensure the promotion, protection and respect of the rights of IP. SUHAKAM has also constantly called upon the Government to accede to all the core international human rights treaties. Accession to these instruments would lead to laws and policies that are in line with international human rights standards and therefore bring about positive changes towards greater respect for the human rights of all segments of the population including IP’s rights to education, health, land and economic development and others. At the moment, Malaysia is only a party to the CRC, CEDAW and CRPD. On the other hand, Malaysia had voted in favour for the adoption of UNDRIP in September 2007. Malaysia’s support for the UNDRIP is an important first step in the recognition of indigenous rights. Based on its other statutory mandates, SUHAKAM has also implemented numerous promotion and education programmes concerning the IP’s rights and the UNDRIP, researches on native customary land rights and right to a standard of living. SUHAKAM also receives and investigates complaints alleging human rights violations, including the rights of IP. The following highlights two major undertakings by SUHAKAM with respect to the promotion and protection of the rights of IP in Malaysia, including SUHAKAM’s Human Rights Best Practices in School (ATHAM) and National Inquiry into the Land Rights of Indigenous Peoples. (a) Human Rights Best Practices in Schools (ATHAM) SUHAKAM’s ATHAM Project was initiated in 2009 and conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE). Through this Project, SUHAKAM sought to integrate human rights values and principles into every aspect of school life. SUHAKAM looks forward to shaping an environment in which human rights are not only taught and learned, but practiced, respected and promoted in schools. 35