International Human Rights and the International Human Rights System A Manual for National Human Rights Institutions Acknowledgements This manual was written by Chris Sidoti, Expert Consultant to the APF. Research assistance was provided by Erin Crawford and Clare Sidoti. The draft manual was reviewed by Suraina Pasha and Benjamin Lee from the APF and edited by James Iliffe. Design and layout was by Lisa Thompson of JAG Designs. This manual was prepared in close cooperation with APF member institutions. Deputy Provedor Silverio Pinto Baptista from the Provedor for Human Rights and Justice of Timor Leste contributed information regarding his institution’s engagement with the international human rights system. Several officers from national human rights institutions in the Asia Pacific region also provided information and draft case studies which contributed to the development of the manual, including (in name-alphabetical order): Aishath Shahula Ahmed (Maldives), Atchara Shayakul (Thailand), Bushra Abo Shahout (Jordan), B.S. Nagar (India), Hala Al-Ali (Qatar), Hussain Moin (Afghanistan), Karen Gomez Dumpit (Philippines), Katerina Lecchi (Australia), Lee Pei Hsi (Malaysia), Michael White (New Zealand), Shree Ram Adhikari (Nepal) and Moomina Waheed (Maldives). The APF gratefully acknowledges the support of our partners. iv