Annual Report 2011–2012 The goal was to seek their views on establishing a NHRI and what model would be most appropriate for Vanuatu. The consultations revealed broad support for the establishment of a NHRI in Vanuatu. At the conclusion of the week, the delegation shared their preliminary observations with the Minister of Justice and Community Services, the Hon Ralph Ragenvanu. A comprehensive report of the consultations sets out the concrete steps the Government can take to advance the NHRI establishment process, with assistance from the APF, OHCHR and PIFS. It was delivered to the Government of Vanuatu in October 2011. The APF meets with the Government of Samoa regarding the establishment of a NHRI. Photograph APF. Samoa At the invitation of the Government of Samoa, an APF team visited the Pacific Island country from 24–28 October 2011. While in Samoa, the APF team held comprehensive discussions with representatives of the Attorney-General’s Office and the Office of the Ombudsman. They worked closely with both offices to identify the systems, processes, resources and other logistics that would be required to establish a NHRI within the existing Office of the Ombudsman. During their visit to Samoa, the APF team also met with a number of other key stakeholders, including members of the Law and Justice Sector Committee, the Law Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development. Based on their research and consultations, the team prepared a report for the Government outlining concrete recommendations about the structure, size, roles and functions of a proposed Human Rights Commission, the resources that will be required and how it can meet the Paris Principles. The report is part of a close partnership between the APF and the Government of Samoa, which first began in April 2009 when the APF was invited to conduct a scoping mission about the potential creation of a NHRI. The APF again met with the Government of Samoa in February 2012, at which time the report had been considered and approved with a view of having the NHRI established and operational by July 2013. 3. Promote compliance with the Paris Principles | 37