√ Politicians, since ultimately political action is a prerequisite for the establishing NHRIs

√ Government

√ Members of Parliamentary committees dealing with human rights

√ Public servants, and especially Justice officials and/ or representatives of Attorney-General office, Ministry of the Interior, or equivalent.

Civil Society

√ Trade unions and similar professional associations

√ NGOs active in human rights

√ Human rights advocates and activists;

√ Religious leaders

√ Representatives of regional and international organisations

√ Community service organizations

√ Other Groups representing disadvantaged, vulnerable or marginalized persons since, as prime beneficiaries, it is important to forge a sense of ownership in the process and be assured that the institution established will speak on their behalf;

√ Academics

√ Members of the Bar (lawyers) and the judiciary, especially those involved in human rights

√ Media/Journalists

International Community

√ UN officials and in particular the NIRM Section of the OHCHR and the UNDP since they have broad and relevant experience in fostering and encouraging such dialogue and accessing relevant expertise.

√ Other members of the donor/ international community