Support for Members

The APF’s goal is to protect and promote the human rights of people in the Asia Pacific region through the work of our member institutions.

Many of our activities are directed towards supporting and strengthening our members.

APF training programs aim to build knowledge and skills that are central to the work of effective national human rights institutions.

We also provide a unique capacity assessment program that enables our members to identify achievable and sustainable steps to strengthen their organisation.

The APF provides practical support to member institutions when their international accreditation status is reviewed.

Our goal is to ensure that APF members are able to comply with the international standards set out in the Paris Principles.

One of the strengths of the APF is the quality and depth of collaboration that exists between our members.

The APF’s annual meeting, professional networks and staff placement program provide opportunities to deepen those links, share experiences and develop cooperative programs of work.

We also support our members in their work to address pressing human rights issues. In particular, our Advisory Council of Jurists provides authoritative and independent legal analysis on issues of shared concern across the region.