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External sources (not reviewed)

Progress was made in a number of areas, including the following: (a) performance contracts that the President signs with members of his Government as a new tool to strengthen accountability; (b) the President’s zero tolerance policy against corruption, together with the actions already taken to address cases of corruption and eradicate the culture of corruption; (c) the creation of the office and the appointment of the Ombudsman and the allocation of resources for the office’s work; (d) the creation of the Independent National Human Rights Commission and the commitment for its substantial financing in 2012; and (e) the publication of the report

Several of the tasks mandated to MONUC over the years are ongoing, including the protection of civilians; the monitoring, protection

These included: increased recruitment of women in the police force and adequate protection of women in security forces; targeted technical capacity-building programmes for women; accountability of the Government regarding its obligations to promote women’s leadership and participation in decision-making; the inclusion of women’s organizations in the design, monitoring and

Special efforts also need to be made to consult IDPs on general legislative and policy proposals affecting their rights, legitimate interests and prospects to

By its resolution 2009 (2011) the Security Council had established the Mission, with the mandate of supporting Libyan national efforts to restore public security and order and promote the rule of law; undertake inclusive political dialogue, promote national reconciliation, and embark upon the constitution-making and electoral processes; extend State authority, including through strengthening emerging institutions and restoring public

UNESCO marked the day with an international conference on

In addition, discussions by the Council have increasingly recognized the interrelationship between gender perspectives and other thematic issues before the Council,

To ensure that the Government honours the commitments it has made (see section of the report on commitments), stakeholders must mobilize

(c) Outstanding loans amounted to $22.8 million, comprising $10.8 million owed by two closed missions with cash deficits ($7.4 million by the

Thus, under the “standard” system of management, the application of the mobility scheme remains limited, the mechanisms needed to make the policy fully effective have not yet been deployed, the lists of vacant posts are not disseminated and the internal communication system

Another organization suggested that UNESCO could best support improved dialogue in the education sector by systematically requesting that refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) be included in national education action

The Office of Legal Affairs continued to provide legal advice on

There had been three distinct phases in the Committee’s dealings with Libya: the “before” situation, during which there had been many reports

The steps and procedures set out in paragraph 296 shall guarantee the rights to due process and a fair trial and ensure conclusive settlement of cases

Reiterating the urgent need to tackle the challenges in Afghanistan, in particular the increased violent criminal and terrorist activities by the Taliban, Al-Qaida, illegal armed groups and those involved in the narcotics trade, in particular in the south and east, the development of Afghan Government institutions, including at the subnational level, the strengthening of the rule of law and democratic processes, the fight against corruption, the acceleration of justice sector reform, the promotion of national reconciliation, without prejudice to the fulfilment of the measures introduced by the Security Council in resolution 1267 (1999) of 15

To this end, I recommend that the Security Council renew the mandate of UNSMIL for another 12 months as an integrated special political mission in the areas provided for by Security Council resolutions 2009 (2011) and 2022 (2011), with a particular focus on the need for intensified support to Libyan efforts in the following areas: (a) democratic transition, including the electoral process; (b) public security, including the demobilization, integration

The Security Council welcomes the Joint Declaration of Ouagadougou dated 15 January 2010, which, consistent with the proposals made on 6 January by the interim President General Sekouba Konate, provides in particular for the establishment of a National Unity Government led by a civilian Prime Minister designated by the opposition, the holding of elections within six

The Executive Secretary commenced her

Based on meetings with decision-makers, victims and civil society representatives, the Special Rapporteur identified two overarching issues critical to effectively combating torture and ill-treatment that need the urgent

UN Volunteers also complemented UNDP ground efforts in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, reintegration of