>No matter who we are or where we live, we all want the same thing:
To be treated fairly and with respect.
To live free from violence and discrimination.
To have opportunities and make choices in life.
Our goal is to help build an Asia Pacific region where everyone can enjoy these fundamental human rights.
National human rights institutions stand up for those in need of protection and hold their governments to account for their human rights obligations.
They drive genuine change: by removing discrimination in laws and policies, by improving the practices of law enforcement officials, by making sure vulnerable groups have a say in decisions that affect them, by promoting better ways of doing business, and by challenging negative stereotypes about marginalised groups.
These changes – big and small – make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and strengthen the fabric of our communities.
The APF provides the support our members need to be powerful agents for change.
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