Asia Pacific Forum: Annual Report 2015-2016

Bringing about positive change on complex issues is difficult, long-term work. It requires many committed groups and individuals to work together for shared goals. We are committed to work with and alongside others – governments, civil society and international partners – to build communities across the Asia Pacific where the human rights of all people are respected, protected and fulfilled.

We are also working with governments and business groups to build understanding and respect for human rights. Other critical human rights issues – such as preventing torture and protecting the rights of marginalised groups – continue to be an important focus of our training and capacity building work.

The role of the Asia Pacific Forum (APF) is to support national human rights institutions in the Asia Pacific to deliver on their mandate and generate positive change that makes a difference for people, especially those on the edges of society.