Chapter 1 - Report of the Education and Public Relations Group I. EDUCATION AND PROMOTION DIVISION Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development. Kofi Annan The Commission’s desire to strengthen its advocacy work led to the grouping of three divisions – Education and Promotion, Public Relations and Publications – under the Education and Public Relations Group (EPRG). The divisions, through their respective activities, are responsible for promoting human rights and educating stakeholders. 1. HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION (a) Institutions of Higher Learning The Commission conducted four workshops and talks on human rights for undergraduates and faculty staff of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, as part of activities identified under a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2011 and which is in effect for three years. Other tertiary institutions also invited the Commission to deliver talks on human rights. An encouraging development was recorded when the Commission was invited to observe the campus election at the International Islamic University Malaysia on 2 October. The Commission welcomes such engagement and hopes that other universities will follow suit. (b) Human Rights Best Practices in Schools (HRBPS) The Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE), continued its HRBPS programme, initiated in June 2009 to cultivate awareness and practice of human rights in the 17 schools involved to date. The Commission visited the schools twice to observe progress and, where required, to provide guidance and advice on implementation. Two workshops were conducted, from 23-25 April and 9-11 July, to assist implementation. 26