The commission is designed to promote and protect human rights in Taiwan and fulfill the government's commitment to meet the Paris Principles.

To investigate incidents involving torture, human rights violations, or various forms of discrimination in accordance with its authority or in response to petition from the general public, and to handle them and provide remedy according to the law.

To study and review national human rights policies and make recommendations.

To assist government agencies in the signing or ratification of international human rights instruments and their incorporation, and to ensure the conformity of domestic laws, regulations, directives, and administrative measures with international human rights norms.

To provide independent opinions for national reports submitted by the government in accordance with the provisions of international human rights treaties 9.