Governments

The APF works closely with national governments in the Asia Pacific region, providing advice when requested on the establishment and strengthening of national human rights institutions.

This can include technical advice on compliance with the international standards set out in the Paris Principles; operational issues, such as organisational structure, operational procedures and financial resources; and the development of ‘best practice’ models.

It can also include assistance in the preparation of relevant legislation, as well as advice on accrediation with the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions.

The APF has developed guidelines on establishing national human rights institutions to assist governments and civil society in the process of establishing a national human rights institution.

In a number of cases we provide our advisory services in collaboration with other partners in the region, such as the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Governments are invited to attend the APF Conference, held every two years, where they have the opportunity to report on human rights developments within their country.

Since its establishment in 1996, the APF has secured financial support for its work from a number of Asia Pacific governments, including Australia, India, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea and Thailand.