SWAZILAND 8. Commission for Human Rights and Public Administration Category 1 - WEBSITE www.gov.sz The Commission’s website has relevant descriptive information of what it is about. However, the information presented is very shallow, and there are no updates on it. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional Information • 1. Does this website contain up to date information? 2. Does the website contain: a) A description of its powers as well as data on the organizational structure, the functions, and the responsibilities of the administration? A brief description of the institution. • It contains an annual report. • b) A list of laws, acts etc. issued within the scope of its powers? c) Reports, policies, programs? d) Budget and expenditure? • e) Information about procurement procedures, signed contracts? • f) Vacancies and employment procedures? • g) The name, the address, the telephone number and the working hours of the respective institution? • No working hours mentioned. • h) The contact details of public officials? • Telephone and fax numbers. i) A mechanism to request and receive a response to electronic • messages and requests for information? Total Score: 7/20 Category 2- Requests for Information The following are the questions sent to the Ministry of Education’s office: 1. Does your office have an information desk or officer? 2. Does your office have a website? 3. If so, how often is your website updated, and who is in charge of your website? 4. There seems to be a lot of ignorance of human rights amongst Swazis. What is the HRC doing to inform Swazis of these rights so they might be able to protect themselves from violations? 5. Since it began operating, it seems as if HRC had done very little to assist people whose rights have been violated. What exactly is the HRC doing on a daily basis to promote and protect human rights of Swazis? 76