NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION conduct investigations into cases related to human rights and submit a report is expected to help the Commission to work in collaboration with the Court on issues of human rights protection. In the context of the drafting of activities on human rights and initiation of its enforcement by His Majesty’s Government, the Commission expects support in the protection of human rights. Similarly, following discussions, meetings and interactions held on different occasions, the Commission has been successful in obtaining commitments for the protection and promotion of human rights from the human rights cells formed at the Nepal Police, Home Ministry, Royal Nepalese Army and Armed Police Force. These cells have been formed with the mandate to support implementation of the recommendations of the Human Rights Commission. Various trainings on protection and preservation of human rights for the staff of the Commission conducted by international human rights organisations along with the skill enhancement project conducted at the Commission have been concluded.The Commission has also received consultancy services from international consultants. It is expected that these measures will bring significant improvements in the protection and preservation of human rights besides enhancing the capability of the Commission. Despite all the problems and challenges, the Commission is striving to fulfill its statutory obligations in the protection and promotion of human rights. Due to support from various quarters, the Commission has been able to accomplish its objectives to a great extent. 7.1.2. Extension of the Commission’s access Despite constraints in resources and minimal budget, the Commission which has been entrusted with the protection and promotion of human rights has been taking important initiatives in the protection of human rights. In this context, some vacant positions have been filled in the Commission and in projects under it with the purpose of meeting the manpower requirements of the Commission for the monitoring of human rights. Similarly, the process to fill the vacancies at the regional offices established with the financial support of the European Union are at the final stages after having completed the written as well as the oral tests for the vacancies advertised.This is expected to provide the necessary support in areas where the Commission does not have access in the protection and promotion of human rights. 7.1.3. Active Participation in International Forums The Commission has been strengthening its relations with the international communities working in the field of protection and promotion of human rights. In this context, the Commission has been playing an important role in the activities of the Forum as the eighth member of the Asia-Pacific Forum of National Bodies on Human Rights. Thereby, the eighth annual conference was successfully held from 16th -18th February.This has helped to enhance the Commission’s capability and boosted the image of the Commission in the international arena. The Commission’s international relations are in the process of expansion. In the past, the Commissions of Nepal and India agreed to extend mutual cooperation in controlling human 70