Chapter Six Challenges to the NHRC and the Way Forward L ooking back at the activities and interventions of the Commission over the course of the year, there have been numerous lessons learnt, which can be applied to decision making in the future. Some of the key lessons can be summarized as follows • To ensure the NHRC maintains positive forward momentum and growth, it must ensure public support and increase awareness among the wider population of its function and mandate. • Considering ground realities, the NHRC m u st wo r k to get h e r w i t h t h e Government towards reform, while still maintaining its independence. • To maintain and enhance its credibility, the Commission must advocate and consistently demonstrate transparency and accountability, not only in its strategic planning but in all its activities. • In order to better capture and 61