Objective
Measure
2017/18
Result
2018/19
Standard
2018/19
Result
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 actions53
Achieved
2
Achieved
Report produced on the
status of human rights
based on the NPA54
Achieved
International commitments,
engagements and activities
have a positive impact in the
realisation of human rights
Percentage of
international interactions
that have a positive
impact55
Achieved
100%
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)56
Achieved
Achieved
Achieved
NZ’s compliance with
ratified human rights
treaties is reported
on through timely
monitoring reports to
UN bodies
Achieved
2 updates
2 updates
undertaken
Annually
NPA Annual
Report produced
Achieved
NPA Annual
Report produced
A-status
accreditation
maintained
Achieved
Achieved
53 This measure is included in the services from the Human Rights Commission’s non-departmental appropriation for Vote Justice
for 2018/19.
54 The New Zealand 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.
55 The Commission participates in several 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.
56 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 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.
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