Figure 9: HRCLD approach developed by Pacific NHRIs for use in the Pacific6 The following HRCLD approach was developed by Pacific NHRIs as part of a HRCLD pilot based in the Cook Islands, Fiji and Samoa. Human Rights Community-led Development Process for Pacific NHRIs 2. Begin relationship-building and learn about the community 4. Support community-led action 3. Facilitate a community-led planning process 1. Prepare the NHRI 1. Prepare the NHRI ƒ Commit NHRI ƒ Ensure NHRI capability ƒ Identify community ƒ Learn about the community including how and when to engage ƒ Identify risks and challenges 2. Begin relationship-building and learn about the community 3. Facilitate a community-led planning process ƒ Engage with leaders Support the community to: ƒ Identify key community players / influencers ƒ identify its priority issues ƒ Engage more broadly, ensuring every part of the community is represented ƒ identify its resources ƒ Agree to work together ƒ Establish roles ƒ decide its outcomes ƒ form an action plan 4. Support community-led action ƒ Facilitate capacity-building ƒ Support the community to implement its action plan ƒ Support the community to monitor, evaluate, be accountable, learn (MEAL) ƒ In parallel go through own MEAL processes Community is defined as wherever people live, work and play. Communities can be geographical, functional or based on a common identity. 6. Graphic kindly developed by the Pacific Community’s PROJECT Governance APF HRCLD Guide 29

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