The Asia Pacific Forum is an important regional human rights organization of Asia Pacific region. The Asia pacific forum (APF) was set up in 1996 by the NHRI in its first regional meeting in Asia pacific. The Asia Pacific is the biggest and the most varied region of the globe. The region covers more than half of the world’s population.The conference assembled the NHRI of Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand and India together with a number of regional non government and government organizations.

The main objectives of the APF as per Larrakia Decleration: Assist Governments in the region in establishing and developing National Human Rights Institutions and increase joint activity, cooperation and mutual support among member institutes.

Objectives of the Asia Pacific Forum - To achieve the goal Asia Pacific Forum will:

• Take action to the requirements of member institutions with the delivery of realistic support projects
• Support in the set up as well as empowering NHRIs in the region in full compliance with the Paris Principles
• Encourage global, regional as well as sub-regional cooperation with coordination
• Look for a constant partnership with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights as well as all relevant agencies of the United Nations.
• Be delegate of the region in the organization, involvement and execution of its activities
• Reinforce its capacity to meet the requirements of its increasing membership
• Get an adequate level of funding
• Make sure that the organizations as well as its activities are administered efficiently.