Example 3: Terms of reference of the National Inquiry into the Land Rights of Indigenous People conducted by the SUHAKAM, Human Rights Commission of Malaysia 2013 To: 1. determine the constitutional, legal, administrative and political recognition of the indigenous peoples’ right to land and their effectiveness in protecting and promoting the Indigenous peoples’ right to land. 2. inquire into the land rights situation of the indigenous peoples and the impact of the recognition or non-recognition of the indigenous peoples’ right to land on their social, economic, cultural and political rights, taking into consideration relevant international and domestic laws. 3. identify the constraints which impede the full enjoyment of the indigenous peoples’ rights to land in accordance with their needs and requirements. 4. create and promote more awareness, knowledge and understanding of the indigenous peoples’ right to land and their way of life. 5. on the basis of the facts and determinations arising from the National Inquiry, to develop recommendations to the Federal and State Governments relating but not limited to the following: (a) the review of domestic land laws and other related laws and policies, with a view to incorporating a human rights focus therein, addressing, in particular, the problems faced by indigenous peoples in their land claims; and (b) the formulation of strategies and a plan of action with the aim of protecting and promoting the indigenous peoples’ right to land as an indivisible and integral part of the protection and promotion of their other human rights. Example 4: National Inquiry on Factors and Causes of Rape and Honour Killings in Afghanistan conducted by the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission 2013 To: 1. handle and investigate the cases of honour killings and rape occurred against women, 2. assess the situation of victims and those at risk, 3. collect and analyse relevant information, 4. raise public awareness and sensitivity against these phenomena and holding the government accountable for the implementation of adequate programs, 5. bring changes in the laws and policies and prioritise the fight against such issues and provide specific recommendations to improve the situation through reporting of these cases. Chapter 6: Draft objectives and the terms of reference | 31