forces, selec�on process, and deputa�on of staff. More than ten years into the enactment of the exis�ng Act, no significant step has been discernible to do away with these shortcomings. However, the Commission has submi�ed a proposal to the Ministry of Law, Jus�ce, and Parliamentary Affairs for amendment. 1.3.3 Key lessons learnt a. Strategic Partnerships: It is important to have a partnerships strategy to enable the NHRC to enhance its collabora�on and complementarity with key partners towards implemen�ng its mandate. b. Managing Expecta�ons: It is important to priori�ze human rights interven�ons based on the NHRC’s capacity and realis�c results within a given period. c. Percep�on of Impar�ality: The NHRC maintained its neutrality in pursuing its work. Thus, there is a need for the Commission to balance diplomacy and confronta�on while addressing human rights concerns. d. Results Framework: It is cri�cal to develop and implement a concrete results framework aligning the NHRC’s day-to-day ac�vi�es to outputs and desired outcomes to realize the desired impact in implemen�ng its mandate. e. Opera�on During Extraordinary Situa�on: It is impera�ve to develop strategy to func�on effec�vely during unprecedented catastrophic situa�on like the Covid 19 led pandemic. 10