Secretariat

The Secretariat manages the day-to-day operations of the APF and implements the decisions of the Forum Council.

The main functions of the Secretariat are to:

• provide governments in the region with expert advice regarding the establishment and strengthening of national human rights institutions

• develop and implement technical cooperation projects

• organise and coordinate the APF annual meetings

• arrange staff exchanges between national human rights institutions

• undertake research on a wide range of human rights issues

• disseminate information.

The Secretariat currently employs 6 staff members. It receives additional support through regular staff exchanges involving APF member institutions, as well as hosting student interns from academic institutions.

Mr Kieren Fitzpatrick
Director

Ms Pip Dargan
Deputy Director

Mr Greg Heesom
Legal Counsel

Ms Suraina Pasha
Project Manager (Regional Training)

Ms Thuy Doan-Smith (part time)
Development Manager

Mr Kwame Owusu-Akyeampong
Finance Manager