The Commission has undertaken various initiatives for the protection, promotion, respect for and fulfillment of human rights of the people of Nepal. Regular monitoring of the human rights situation is one of the major works of the Commission. Most of the monitoring reports are published and widely disseminated for public appraisal and consumption. The Commission receives and investigates complaints relating to human rights violation. NHRC also investigates cases of HR violations on Sue motto basis. The Commission is cautious to ensure fair hearing of complaints. Objective assessment of proof, national law and international rules and standards of human rights are the main basis of the NHRC decisions. The Commission time and again recommends for appropriate legal action to any state agent responsible for violation of human rights in the country. In addition, the Commission recommends for preparation and amendment of necessary legislation that pave the way to improve human rights situation, ratification and accession of human rights treaties. The Commission also suggests the government for the fulfillment of its obligation as a party to the international treaties. As the final resort, the Commission can exercise its constitutional rights to publish the names of individuals and agencies that fail to enforce or abide by the recommendations of the Commission. Every year the Commission publishes its annual report on the progress and situation of human rights of the country and disseminates it to the public. The Commission has been maintaining good working relation with the Civil Society groups and NGOs for the cause of promotion, protection and respect to human rights. Likewise, the Commission maintains good relation with various ministries of the government and human rights cells of Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Nepal Armed Police. In addition, the Commission has maintained good working relations with INGOs, UN agencies, particularly UNDP and OHCHR, European Union, Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions and the donor community based in Nepal. 3. PLANNING PROCESS On 14 Nov, 2007, NHRC decided to bring to an end the second strategic planning and formulate the new strategic plan for the period of 2008-2010 in order to effectively address the human rights situation and problems of the changed political scenario of the country. A working group comprising the Head of Divisions was formed in December 2007. The Planning Division was assigned to facilitate and coordinate the process of formulating the third strategic plan of the Commission. The working group developed a concept paper and comprehensive work-plan for consultation and discussion with the NHRC stakeholders. In January, 2008, the NHRC organized a two-day initial workshop for the NHRC Commissioners, staff and other professionals. The workshop endeavored to identify priority issues for planning in the changed context. As a result, the working group prepared an initial draft of the concept and planning document. In the second step, interactions were organized with the staff consisting of officers and junior personnel of 12