Corruption and religious belief will be two of the key themes on the agenda for the APF’s 14th Annual Meeting, to be held in Jordan from 3 – 6 August.

The APF’s Advisory Council of Jurists outlines a number of practical steps that national human rights institutions can take to promote greater observance of human rights by business groups.

Four APF member institutions – Malaysia, Palestine, Qatar and Sri Lanka – recently participated in a review of their accreditation status by the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions.

A new online education program will be developed to meet the specific training needs of staff of APF member institutions, with the first 10-week course expected to begin in September 2009.

Over 200 people attended an historic High Level Panel earlier this month to discuss how best the UN Human Rights Council can address human rights violations faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

Indonesia’s National Human Rights Commission is stepping up cooperation with regional partners to improve protection for migrant workers from abuse and mistreatment.

Azra has recently returned to the Maldives from an APF-sponsored study visit to meet with Commissioners and staff of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission.