Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions Representatives from the APF, PIFS and the OHCHR met with: • President Johnson Toribiong • Palau’s Council of Chiefs • Government ministers • members of the Olbiil Era Kelulau (Palau National Congress) • the Governors Association • members of civil society organisations supporting the rights of persons with disabilities, young people and foreign workers, and • journalists and media representatives. The main aim of the discussions was to collect their views on establishing a NHRI and what model would be most appropriate to Palau. The consultations revealed broad support for the idea and a report was prepared for the Government of Palau summarising the key issues raised by stakeholders. The report also set out a clear roadmap for establishing an independent NHRI in line with the international standards set out in the Paris Principles. An additional component of this visit was to assist the Government prepare for its participation in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). As part of its UPR presentation to the UN Human Rights Council on 3 May 2011, the Government reported on its work in partnership with the APF. During the review, a number of States called on Palau to establish a NHRI in accordance with the Paris Principles. Vanuatu At the invitation of the Government of Vanuatu, a regional delegation comprised of representatives from the APF, OHCHR and PIFS visited the Pacific Island country from 19–23 September 2011, to discuss with stakeholders the potential establishment of a NHRI. During the week-long visit, the delegation met with senior members of the Government; parliamentarians; government agencies; the National Council of Chiefs; the Vanuatu Council of Churches; UN agencies; and civil society organisations, including the Vanuatu Society for Disabled People. Representatives from the APF, OHCHR and PIFS visit Vanuatu. Photograph Ben Lee. 36 | 3. Promote compliance with the Paris Principles