Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions: Strategic Plan 2022-27
Our outcomes framework
Vision
An Asia Pacific where human rights are universally enjoyed
and respected
APF Strategic Plan 2022-27
Our purpose
To support and strengthen NHRIs in their efforts to promote
and protect human rights throughout the Asia Pacific
Our role
We play multiple and interconnected roles with NHRIs, governments, civil-society organisations and Intergovernmental bodies including as:
Adviser, Capability Developer, Facilitator, Advocate and Representative
Human rights priorities
Gender equality
Environment and climate change
Human rights defenders and civic space
Long-term outcomes
Outcome 1:
Outcome 2:
Outcome 3:
Outcome 4:
More NHRIs in the Asia Pacific that comply
with the Paris Principles and can exercise
their mandate in safety
NHRIs have strengthened capability to
effectively promote, protect and respond to
human rights issues
NHRI voices are amplified in
regional and international fora
The APF is a well-functioning and governed network
with an engaged membership
What does success look like?
What does success look like?
What does success look like?
What does success look like?
NHRIs attaining and maintaining their
accreditation status
Improved NHRI performance within the Paris
Principles framework
NHRIs are engaging with regional and
international human rights fora
Maintenance of current funding donors and one new
donor acquired
NHRIs have stronger legal mandates
APF is a trusted advisor for NHRI leadership
Strong fundraising and MEAL culture
Five more NHRIs in the Asia Pacific region
NHRIs are responding to, and acting on,
human rights priorities
NHRIs speaking on, and advocating for,
priority human rights issues
NHRI advocacy leads to changes domestically
Effective governance of the organisation
Members consider that the APF is adequately
supporting them from threats
Increased operational efficiency
Increased NHRI operational effectiveness
How might we measure success?
How might we measure success?
How might we measure success?
How might we measure success?
Sub-Committee of Accreditation (SCA) reports
SCA reports, other sources and APF
baseline statistics
Increase in the number, and nature
of engagements
Number, type and level of commitment of funding donors
Increased number of NHRIs in the Asia Pacific
Satisfaction with the provision of advice and
capacity development programmes
Collaborative action between NHRIs on joint
human rights priorities
Member satisfaction with APF
advice and support
NHRI actions taken as a result of participation
in APF activities
Increased recognition of NHRIs in
international fora
Perception of capability from both internal
and external sources, including APF partners
and stakeholders
Member satisfaction with the APF’s work to
create opportunities for engagement
Legislative changes in compliance with the
Paris Principles
APF members, Governance Committee, and staff understand
and support fundraising and MEAL outcomes
High reach, engagement and quality of communications content
Governance decisions are discharged in a timely and appropriate manner
Implementation of environmental, gender equality, disability and social
inclusion policies
Quality and timeliness of activity and financial reporting
Within period of the strategic plan a management succession plan and
process is outlined and implemented.
Future organisational design models are provided to the membership for
consideration
Member satisfaction and engagement with the operations of the APF
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