39 ANNEXES 3 PROMOTION STRATEGIES 3.1 OVERVIEW NHRIs play an important role in the promotion of human rights and in building and sustaining a  culture of human rights at the national level. Promotional activities are important in their own right, and can also reinforce protection strategies. The Paris Principles require that NHRIs have a mandate to promote human rights. Promotional activities help to raise awareness and can foster debate and dialogue. Over time, they can help change attitudes and correct misperceptions. Promotional activities may provide an opportunity for joint initiatives with governmental and independent bodies, as well as with civil society organizations. NHRIs may consider different types of promotional activities on women’s rights and gender equality, including: • Public education and awareness raising • Research and publication • Training and capacity-building SURVEY RESULTS In the OSCE region, all NHRIs surveyed undertake various promotional activities on general human rights issues, although not necessarily on gender equality and women’s issues specifically. Among those who undertake promotional activities in the area of women’s rights and gender equality, the following types of activities were most prevalent: 57% of NHRIs engage in public education and awareness-raising activities. 54% of NHRIs conduct research and produce publications. 37% of NHRIs under- take training and capacity-building activities.