RIGHTS OF THE VULNERABLE that, in the process, the poor, destitute women, children and the elderly, who would be in the greatest need of relief and rehabilitation assistance, should not be deprived of the assistance that is provided, or made to suffer. The Commission added that there was a need to look into broader issues, relating to the preparedness of the country, to face such calamities, especially as a considerable part of the country was in an earthquake-prone zone. There was, in addition, the need to look into the arrangements required to ensure the construction of earthquake-proof buildings in vulnerable areas and to ensure the coordination of disaster relief in a planned and rational manner. 6.16 At the end of period under review, the Commission was awaiting the detailed reports of its Secretary General and Special Representative, on the basis of which it was to decide its future course of action. C] Focal Point on the Human Rights of Women, Including Matters Relating to Trafficking 6.17 In follow-up of a recommendation made by the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions in a meeting held in Manila in September, 1999, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Mary Robinson, had requested each National Institution in the region to nominate an appropriate individual to serve as a Focal Point on the Human Rights of Women, including matters relating to "IVafficking. 6.18 The Commission considered the request and, thereafter, the Chairperson nominated Justice (Smt.) Sujata V Manohar, Member of the Commission, to serve as the Focal Point. The Senior Research Officer of the Commission was deputed to assist the Member. 6.19 It was further decided that the Focal Point would focus on the following matters: 1) Co-ordination and Co-operation (i) International/Regional Levels • Review the existing commitments made at the international and regional ANNUAL REPORT 2000>2001 59