2.2 Engage with other community members and learn about the community Community mapping A human rights framework offers a way to map out community relationships. It identifies: • all rights holders, particularly those most vulnerable to human rights violations (rights holders) • those most able to defend or violate others’ rights (duty bearers) • those most able to influence others’ opinions and actions (influencers). Once there is an agreement by leaders of the community and your NHRI to collaborate in a HRCLD activity, the project team can begin to meet with others in the community and to learn more about the community and how it functions. From early discussions with the leaders you will have begun to identify who else could be part of the next round of engagement. You are also on the lookout for those voices that may be silenced within the community. Be aware that some communities could be dominated by a small group of decision-makers who act in ways that advance their own interests, while excluding or marginalising others. A list of the types of rights holders duty bearers and influencers you may encounter is below (Figure 12). Map out who you may wish to meet with that fits relevant categories for your community. (Section 4, Tool 5). Figure 12: Examples of rights holders, duty bearers and influencers Rights Holders • women • children & young people • aged • disabled • migrants and refugees • employees • those in detention Duty Bearers • all agencies of the State - parliament, govt departments, judiciary • local authority / leaders • private companies Influencers • tribal or ethnic leaders • religious leaders • media • unions • CSOs • human rights defenders and NHRIs • those living in poverty • LGBTIQ+ APF HRCLD Guide 35