groups, are respected, protected, and fulfilled. This means working towards a Bangladesh
where the marginalized sec�on of the society is empowered to claim their rights, and the
government, public bodies, State ins�tu�ons, and others are fully acquainted with the
human rights standards and norms, respect, protect and fulfil human rights and are held
accountable for viola�ons of human rights and the roles of the NHRC where there is an
allega�on of human rights viola�on. The NHRC will con�nue advocacy for safe access
jus�ce for marginalized groups. In addi�on, the NHRC will ins�tute strategic advocacy for
law reforms, conduct legal analysis, and review to inform advocacy for reforms and the
meaningful par�cipa�on of marginalized groups.
SP4: Entrench and promote prac�ces of human rights principles, norms, and
standards by State and Public Ins�tu�ons, including the law enforcement
agencies (LEAs)
NHRC plans to build the capacity of the duty bearers, i.e., State and public ins�tu�ons,
including LEAs, as well as the District Human Rights (Promo�on and Protec�on) Commi�ees
(DHRC), Human Rights Focal Desks, and the panel lawyers of NHRC on human rights
concepts, principles, norms, and standards. It is expected that the State and public
ins�tu�ons as well as other bodies, will deliberately mainstream human rights-based
approaches in their processes and opera�ons. The focus shi� to human rights-based
development would lead to be�er business working environments and improved service
delivery, par�cularly by government agencies. In addi�on, evidence-driven human rights
programming and interven�ons will ensure that human rights viola�ons are an�cipated
and averted before they even occur.
The NHRC will undertake the review of laws, policies, and programmes at na�onal and
local levels to ascertain their level of compliance with the interna�onal human rights
standards and principles either on its own mo�on or upon request by duty bearers or
rights holders. To give effect to exis�ng legisla�on, policies, and programmes or make
changes to exis�ng ones, or propose new ones, the advocacy by NHRC is expected to
contribute to the reform of discriminatory laws, policies, and harmful prac�ces against
women and children, and vulnerable groups. The sustained dialogues and consulta�ons
are expected to posi�vely translate to increased uptake of its recommenda�ons and
advisories by the relevant duty bearers, i.e., the public ins�tu�ons. Furthermore, on
ma�ers of compliance, the interven�ons of NHRC will lead to enhanced State compliance
with na�onal, regional, and interna�onal human rights principles and standards and
fulfilment of obliga�ons, including �mely repor�ng; increased implementa�on of
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