The Council’s main functions are: 

•  Assist the Office in enlarging its knowledge and awareness of human rights issues in Samoa;
•  Assist the Office in the promotion of awareness, appreciation and protection of human rights in Samoa;
•  Advice on matters referred by the Ombudsman;
•  Raise issues concerning the observance and violations of human rights; and
•  Reflect and comment on Human Rights Reports prepared by the Office.

Council members are elected for a 3 year term and meet every quarter unless otherwise required by the Ombudsman. 

Anyone with relevant experience and knowledge of human rights is eligible to become a member. Expressions of interest are advertised after a member’s 3 year term.

• Advisory Council Handbook [Updated version 2021] (Eng) (Sam)
• Advisory Council Handbook [Version 1, 2014]