National Human Rights Institution of Tuvalu Act 2017. Country/Territory Tuvalu Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to (A) extend the functions of the Ombudsman established under the Leadership Code Act 2006; and (B) provide the functions, duties and powers relating to human rights for ensuring the dignity, equality and worth of individuals and recognizing that individuals have the right to life, liberty, and freedom from discrimination; and (C) provide for related purposes. Subject General Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Dispute settlement Royalties/fees Human rights Offences/penalties Special fund Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Act aims to uphold the human dignity that is guaranteed by the Constitution and international human rights law, and to foster a society that is fair, just, sustainable and peaceful. To achieve this goal, this Act establishes a National Human Rights Institution and its Officers, who will be responsible for implementing this Act and related laws. The Act provides for establishment of the office of Ombudsman Commissioner (Human Rights) under the Leadership Code. Part IV of the Act lays out for human rights duties and functions of the Ombudsman with regard to indivisibility and universality of human rights. Article 11 provides for the primary functions of the National Human Rights Institution of Tuvalu. The text consists of 43 Articles divided into VII parts and 3 divisions. Full text English