Chapter 1 - Report of the Education and Public Relations Group amendments to the Commission’s founding Act; progress on the drafting of the NHRAP; the proposal to set up a Permanent Parliamentary Select Committee on Human Rights; and application of human rights norms by the Judiciary. 8. MEDIA RELATIONS During the year, the Commission issued 17 press statements; gave 17 exclusive interviews; and responded to 18 media enquiries on a range of issues including custodial deaths, preventive detention laws, the 13th General Election, prison reforms, the NI, human trafficking, the UPR, migrant workers, Budget 2014 and issues affecting groups in Sabah and Sarawak. Efforts were continued in expanding outreach via social media. As at 31 December, the Commission’s Twitter account had 7,163 followers while its Facebook page had 3,086 fans, compared to 3,800 and 2,500 respectively in December 2012. The increase in number reflects growing public awareness of human rights issues and the Commission’s work. III. LOOKING FORWARD In 2014, the Education and Promotion Division will step up training and engagement with government agencies and civil society groups, as awareness of various human rights can be improved. New projects and fresh approaches will be applied to achieve the aim. The series of human rights workshops for teachers of students with special needs will be completed, while a campaign will be launched to promote and protect the rights of older persons. The Public Relations Division will explore more effective strategies and tools to promote human rights and to expand the Commission’s engagement with stakeholders within and outside the country. 38