3. 2nd Five-Year Strategic Plan (2016-2020) of
National Human Rights Commission (JAMAKON),
Bangladesh
About JAMAKON
Goal One:
The National Human Rights Commission of
Bangladesh (JAMAKON) was reconstituted
in June, 2010 under the National Human
Rights Commission Act of 2009 as a
statutory and independent institution to
promote and protect human rights in
Bangladesh. It is committed to the
realization of human rights in a broad
sense, as enshrined in the Constitution of
the People`s Republic of Bangladesh and
different
international
human
rights
conventions
and
treaties
to
which
Bangladesh is a signatory.
A human rights culture throughout
Bangladesh, where the dignity of every
person is respected
The purpose of establishing such a unique
institution is to contribute to the
embodiment of human dignity and integrity
as well as to the safeguard of the
democratic milieu so that the fundamental
and inalienable human rights of all
individuals are protected and human rights
standards demonstrate their continuous
upward trend in the country.
Vision:
A human rights
Bangladesh.
culture
throughout
Goal Two:
A just society where violence by state is an
episode of the past and officials know, and
areheld
accountable
for,
their
responsibilities
Goal Three:
A nation that is respected internationally
for:
- its human rights compliance
- ratification of
instruments
all
human
rights
- up‐to‐date reporting to treaty bodies
- Open cooperation with UN special
mechanisms
Goal Four:
An NHRC that is credible, independent,
objective, effective and respected for
spearheading human rights protection
throughout the country.
Mission
Section 2. Key Strategies
To ensure the rule of law, social justice,
freedom and human dignity through
promoting and protecting human rights.
To attain these long‐term goals, clear
strategies are essential. JAMAKON’s basic
approach is to develop strong working
relationships with civil society, state
agencies and international human rights
organizations.
Section 1. Long Term Goals
JAMAKON identified Four Long-Term Goals
representing the destination of its journey.
To attain these goals, JAMAKON has
developed 5-year outcomes, set key
strategies to achieve the outcomes and set
some key performance indicators to
measure the changes.
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JAMAKON
In Bangladesh, a considerable amount of
human rights awareness‐raising, research
and policy development and monitoring
activities is being undertaken by national
and international organizations. JAMAKON