Objective Measure 2016/17 Result 2017/18 Standard 2017/18 Result Number of UNDRIP, CRPD independent monitoring mechanism (IMM) 22 meetings arranged and held Achieved 2 meetings per year Achieved 2 meetings of UNDRIP IMM held and participation in 4 meetings of the CRPD IMM NPA monitors the Government’s actions to address UPR and other international treaty recommendations Number of updates to the NPA tool to reflect changes to actions23 Achieved 2 Achieved 2 Report produced on the status of human rights based on the NPA24 Achieved Annually Achieved International commitments, engagements and activities have a positive impact in the realisation of human rights Percentage of international interactions that have a positive impact25 Achieved 70% Achieved: 100% Independence, credibility and effectiveness in discharging the functions of a NHRI Maintaining International A-status accreditation as National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)26 Achieved Achieved Achieved A-status accreditation NZs compliance with ratified human rights treaties is reported on through timely monitoring reports to UN bodies Achieved Achieved Achieved NPA Annual Report produced 22 The HRC’s role as monitoring mechanism (IMM) mandates it to monitor and report on the Government’s performance against the obligations in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 23 This measure is included in the services from the Human Rights Commission’s non-departmental appropriation for Vote Justice for 2017-18. 24 The NZ Government’s human rights record was reviewed by the United Nations as part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The NPA monitors the Government’s actions on the 121 recommendations it accepted. The Commission works with government and civil society on how to successfully address the identified issues and monitor progress. An indicators framework that measures the outcomes from those actions and progress against UN treaty body recommendations has been developed and a report is produced annually on the status of human rights based on the actions that will progress the UPR recommendations accepted by the Government. 25 The Commission participates in a number of international commitments and engagements, which aim to have a positive impact in the realisation of human rights, not only locally but also in the international sphere. Impact is measured by inclusion or acceptance of the Commission’s contributions into the advice, guidelines and directives by international institutions and guiding bodies that contribute to the advancement of human rights. 26 The Commission has an A-status accreditation as a National Human Rights Institution with the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI). This status is the highest recognition of the independence a national human rights institution can achieve. NHRIs which are awarded A-status are recognised for their credibility and professionalism. It shows that the NHRI “is legitimate, relevant and effective in promoting human rights at the national level” (OHCHR, 2012). A-status also provides formal participation in the United Nations Human Rights Council and engagement with other UN treaty bodies. Re-accreditation occurs every five years involving a sub-committee of GANHRI, and approval of the organisation on behalf of the United Nations. Annual Report 2018 55