ANNUAL REPORT 2014–2015 I have to say that it is very good to be with the others and learn from the others. In our case, it has been very helpful and very cooperative, and they always support us when we are in a very difficult situation. DR SIMA SAMAR SOURCE: APF INTERVIEW, MARCH 2015 Through the APF Communications Network, our members contributed to the development of a communications strategy which will support the implementation of the APF 2015–2020 Strategic Plan. Members of the APF Communications Network will also play a key role in implementing a range of new communications initiatives, starting in the second half of 2015. Members of the APF Communications Network helped distribute a short introductory video on the APF in June 2015, uploading it to their websites and social media channels. With this support, it became the most watched video on the APF YouTube channel in 2014–15. The APF Communications Network currently comprises 10 women and 14 men. This gender balance ensures that men and women are jointly involved in sourcing and preparing materials for use by the APF. Network members are also encouraged to identify and share stories and case studies on their institutions’ efforts to promote and protect the rights of women and girls. SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS NETWORK Established in 2002, meetings of the Senior Executive Officers (SEO) Network provide an opportunity for the senior management of our members to share information and expertise around organisational policies, management practices and staff development strategies. They also encourage communication about the APF’s regional projects, including training programs, workshops and participation in United Nations and other international fora. There was no SEO Network meeting held in 2014–15. The next meeting will be held in September 2015. The National Human Rights Commission of India hosted the APF’s 19th Annual Meeting in New Delhi from 3-5 September 2014. During the meeting, the National Human Rights Ombudsman of Kazakhstan was admitted as an associate member of the APF. Credit: National Human Rights Commission of India 17