The APF is the leading human rights organisation in the Asia Pacific. Established in 1996, we are a coalition of 22 national human rights institutions (NHRIs) from all corners of the region. Our vision is for an Asia Pacific where everyone enjoys human rights. We do this by providing the support our members need so they can be powerful agents for change in their respective countries. We also work with governments and civil society in the region to promote the establishment of new NHRIs. The APF is grateful for the support of donors who share our commitment to promoting and protecting human rights in the Asia Pacific. Contents About the APF 1 How we drive positive change 4 Key achievements for 2015-16 6 Providing advice and expertise 8 Building stronger national human rights institutions 10 Collaborating and sharing knowledge 14 Promoting gender equality 17 Contributing at the national, regional and international level 20 Strengthening organisational leadership and governance 23 Our goals for the year ahead 25 © Copyright Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions 2016 The APF permits free reproduction of extracts from this publication provided that due acknowledgement is given and a copy of the publication carrying the extract is sent to the following address: Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 1042 Australia Acknowledgements The APF would like to thank the following organisations for the use of their photographs in this publication: the NHRIs of Nepal, Samoa, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Afghanistan, as well as UNDP/H. Nhan, Pacific UN Free & Equal and the Association for the Prevention of Torture. ii