The Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF) is pleased to present Promoting and Protecting the Rights of Migrant Workers: The Role of National Human Rights Institutions. National human rights institutions (NHRIs) – whether they are human rights commissions or ombudsman offices – can play a crucial role in advancing the rights of migrant workers, especially NHRIs that are established in accordance with the Paris Principles.1 The manual aims to support and strengthen the work of NHRIs in countries of origin, transit and destination to identify and respond effectively to the human rights issues facing migrant workers and members of their families.