Strategy 2022-27: Summary Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions Strategic Plan 2022-27 Our strategy on a page About NHRIs NHRIs are state-mandated bodies invested with a broad legal mandate to protect and promote human rights across their nation. They are human rights watchdogs that are independent from their governments. Their role is to advocate for and monitor the effective implementation of international human rights standards. NHRIs that are independent and invested with adequate powers and functions to promote and protect all human rights will be recognised by the international community. These ‘A-status’ NHRIs will adhere to the standards set in the United Nations Paris Principles. NHRIs that are only partially compliant will be granted ‘B-status’ membership. Our strategy on a page provides an overview of the key strategic concepts that will guide the APF’s decisions, focus areas, investment and activity. Our vision An Asia Pacific where human rights are universally enjoyed and respected Our role We play multiple and interconnected roles with NHRIs, governments, civil society organisations and intergovernmental bodies, as: Adviser Capability developer Kazakhstan Kyrgyz Republic Afghanistan Nepal Bahrain Qatar India Bangladesh Representative The Asia Pacific is the most diverse and populous region in the world. We support our members to work on a wide range of human rights issues across the region, as they face ever-increasing demands on their time and resources. The APF will focus on the following priorities: South Korea Iraq Jordan Advocate Our human rights priorities Mongolia Palestine Facilitator Myanmar Oman Thailand Philippines Gender equality Sri Lanka Malaysia Environment and climate change Human rights defenders and civic space Maldives Our 5-year strategic outcomes Indonesia ‘A status’ Samoa ‘B status’ The depiction and use of boundaries, geographic names and related data shown on this map are not warranted to be error free nor do they necessarily imply official endorsement or acceptance by the APF We will focus on four outcomes to achieve our vision: Timor Leste Australia New Zealand Outcome 1 Outcome 2 Outcome 3 Outcome 4 More NHRIs in the Asia Pacific that comply with the Paris Principles and can exercise their mandate in safety NHRIs have strengthened capability to effectively promote, protect and respond to human rights issues NHRI voices are amplified in regional and international fora The APF is a well-functioning and governed network with an engaged membership • An increase in the number of accredited NHRIs in the Asia Pacific region • NHRIs have increased operational capability to deliver on their mandate • More NHRIs with a legal mandate that complies with the Paris Principles • NHRI demonstrate leadership in their internal and external actions • NHRIs are protected from threats of reprisals and human rights crises that jeopardise their existence or ability to carry out their mandate effectively and independently 6 • NHRIs have the skills and expertise to respond to human rights issues • NHRIs have increased technical capability to undertake their mandate in compliance with the Paris Principles • Increased member engagement with regional and international human rights fora • Increased NHRI leadership and urgency in regional responses to human rights issues • NHRIs are recognised actors in the human rights system • Organisational decisions are guided by principles of good governance • Our team is supported by effective management systems, resources, and technology • Our impact is accurately measured and communicated • We have sustainable sources of funding