acceding and ratifying regional and international treaties and conventions regarding human rights. i. Participate and assist in the formulation of international conventions on human rights. j. Increase awareness on human rights and promote a high regard for human rights amongst the citizens of the Maldives and foreign nationals in the Maldives. k. Carry out research on human rights. l. Publicise propositions and recommendations of the Commission through the media on the protection of human rights. m. Undertake additional tasks from those mentioned above to protect human rights. Powers of the The Commission possesses the following powers in 21. undertaking its responsibilities; Commission a. When a person or an organisation or a representative acting on their behalf files a complaint alleging infringement of human rights or aiding and abetting such an act or should the 14