Collaborating for change 3 13 8 Despite the diverse social, cultural and political environments in which they operate, APF members face a raft of common human rights challenges. Further, a growing number of human rights violations – like human trafficking, exploitation of migrant workers and the impact of corporate activities – are crossing borders. very high high medium low very low no response ANNUAL MEMBER SURVEY 2017: VALUE TO MEMBERS OF COLLABORATING AND SHARING KNOWLEDGE It means that collaboration is increasingly important to monitor and counter human rights abuses. One of the great strengths of the APF is the collegiality that exists between our members and their desire to work together and share information to more effectively tackle pressing human rights issues. WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2016–17 In the past year, APF members have formed partnerships to address issues related to business and human rights, abolition of the death penalty, promoting the rights of migrant workers, refugees and asylum seekers; and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Each year, the APF hosts a range of meetings that provide opportunities for discussion and networking among our members, as well as facilitating joint action on human rights abuses. We also convene professional networks so that Commissioners and staff from different NHRIs can meet together and learn from each other. • Brought Commissioners and staff of APF members together to deepen their connections and establish joint projects to tackle critical human rights issues, including in relation to the death penalty, and rights of migrant workers, refugees and persons with disability. • Worked with our members to launch an Arabic language version of the APF website to make information more accessible to NHRIs and partners in West Asia. • Created opportunities for NHRIs to build relationships with civil society organisations in the region, especially groups advocating for the rights of LGBTI people. These opportunities to collaborate and network are highly valued by our members, and have led to significant joint efforts to strategically address issues. Through our partnership with UNDP this year, we brought NHRIs and civil society organisations together to develop projects that counter the violence, discrimination and prejudice that LGBTI people experience. AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT WITH APF VIDEO RESOURCES 7,093 9,137 MINUTES MINUTES 2014–15 16 ASIA PACIFIC FORUM OF NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS 2015–16 19,310 MINUTES 2016–17