The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination was re-established by the Constitution of Fiji and has a broad mandate to promote and protect human rights, which includes the following functions:

~ Promoting the protection and observance of, and respect for, human rights in public and private institutions, and to develop a culture of human rights in Fiji

~ Undertaking education about the rights and freedoms recognised in the bill of rights of the Constitution as well as other internationally recognised rights and freedoms

~ Monitoring, investigating and reporting on the observance of human rights in all spheres of life

~ Making recommendations to Government concerning matters affecting the rights and freedoms recognised in the bill of rights including recommendations concerning existing or proposed laws

~ Receiving and investigating complaints about alleged abuses of human rights and take steps to secure appropriate redress if human rights have been violated, including making applications to court for redress or for other forms of relief or remedies

~ Investigating or researching, on its own initiative or on the basis of a complaint, any matter in respect of human rights, and make recommendations to improve the functioning of public or private entities

~ Monitoring compliance by the State with obligations under treaties and conventions relating to human rights