Annual Report 2012–2013
Figure 14: Gender make-up among APF members in 2012 and 2013
Commissioners (2013)
Commissioners (2012)
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Senior staff (2012)
Junior staff (2013)
Junior staff (2012)
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The results this year show an increase in women at all levels, on average, although it is not possible to
say whether this is a trend or annual variation at this point. It is important to note that there is significant
variation in the gender balance across the membership, with some showing a strong preponderance
of women at all levels (notably Australia and New Zealand) and others a strong preponderance of men,
especially in senior roles (notably Jordan and Afghanistan).
At the 11th International Conference of the ICC on the promotion of human rights on the theme of ‘Human
rights of women and girls: Promoting gender equality – the role of national human rights institutions’
held in Amman, Jordan, from 5–7 November 2012, APF members reaffirmed their commitment to
mainstream gender equality into all APF objectives.
5.3. Environmental impact
Evaluation findings
Outcome indicator
CO2 emissions
Performance rating
On track
The APF’s small secretariat operates from leased premises in a water and energy efficient building with
a certified four star green star rating and best practice waste recycling systems. The secretariat use few
other resources, create only minor waste streams and has been able to reduce its environmental impact
further through the introduction of a virtual learning environment that has reduced the need for trainingrelated air travel. The APF conferences and meetings have moved from providing meeting documents
and resources in hard copy to soft copy – available on the APF website and USB drives.
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