Figure 11 – Suggestions for the structure of a national action plan Goal Objective 1. Promote broad 1. Raise public awareness awareness of of human rights the human rights needs of vulnerable groups in society 2. Raise public awareness of international human rights instruments 2. Extend implementation of international standards 1. Ratify international instruments Activity 1. Produce and arrange dissemination of a series of radio and television programmes on the human rights of vulnerable groups in society 2. Commission and publish an expert report on human rights needs of vulnerable groups 3. Public statements by leading political figures on human rights needs of vulnerable groups 1. Distribute information kits on instruments to educational institutions, NGOs, government departments 2. Conduct seminars for relevant government officials, including police and armed forces 3. Publicize reports to and comments of treaty bodies 4. Organize media events, e.g. on International Human Rights Day 1. Engage in relevant consultations 2. Take necessary administrative and legal steps 3. Publicize action 2. Withdraw reservations 1. Engage in relevant consultations 2. Take necessary administrative and legal steps 3. Publicize action 3. Enact implementing legislation 1. Engage in relevant consultations 2. Take necessary administrative and legal steps 3. Publicize action 75 Relevant agency Completion Performance Target date indicator Insert names of relevant agencies Insert target dates for completion Insert names of relevant agencies Insert target dates for completion Completion of proposed activities Surveys indicating raised public awareness Completion of proposed activities Surveys indicating raised public awareness Deposit of instruments of ratification Advice to United Nations of withdrawal of reservations Enactment of legislation