Technical Assistance and Capacity-Building for Mali in the Field of Human Rights

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Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 10Technical assistance and capacity-building, published in 2016.

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12 versions · 2015–2026

This is an older version — the most recent is A/HRC/RES/61/37

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14 topics

Administration of Justice Conferences Experts Human Rights Human Rights Violations Humanitarian Assistance Internal Security International Cooperation Mali Military Demobilization Peace Agreements Reconciliation Technical Cooperation Truth Commissions

What does this mandate say?

23 operative paragraphs

Strongly condemns the armed attacks and all acts of violence that have been perpetrated in Mali since the beginning of the crisis, particularly in the northern regions of the country, and the violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law that have been committed, in particular against women and children, and the recruitment of the latter;

Reiterates its call for an immediate halt to all such human rights violations and abuses and acts of violence, and for the strict observance of all human rights and fundamental freedoms;

Calls upon the Government of Mali to continue and to increase its efforts to protect human rights and to promote national reconciliation, in particular by strengthening the judiciary, developing transitional justice mechanisms and effectively redeploying government services throughout the country;

Calls upon all signatories of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and national reconciliation to maintain a constructive dialogue and to implement fully all provisions, including those relating to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former rebel fighters, the redeployment of Malian armed forces on the whole territory and decentralization;

Encourages the efforts of the Government of Mali to bring all perpetrators of human rights violations before impartial and independent courts, and its continued cooperation with the International Criminal Court;

Reiterates its call for an increase in the participation of women in the national reconciliation process, in conformity with relevant Security Council resolutions;

Welcomes the operationalization of the Commission for Truth, Justice and Reconciliation, and encourages the Government of Mali to ensure its full independence;

Encourages the Malian authorities and all regional and international actors to continue their efforts to consolidate the progress made in the peace and security situation in Mali;

Commends in this context the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali on its work, calls for its greater involvement in the coordination operational mechanism and the cantonment process, and calls upon all parties to continue to coordinate fully their actions with the Mission, in particular for the implementation of the peace agreement;

Requests all parties to ensure their strict observance of international human rights law and international humanitarian law;

Reiterates its appreciation for the humanitarian assistance already provided to members of the population affected by the crisis, and urges the international community to continue to deliver, in consultation with the Government of Mali and the neighbouring countries concerned, appropriate and secure humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons, particularly in the north of Mali, with a view to facilitating access by the population to basic social services and to establishing the conditions for the gradual recovery of the country;

Notes with satisfaction the close cooperation of the Government of Mali with the Independent Expert in the fulfilment of the mandate entrusted to him;

Welcomes the organization of free and democratic presidential and legislative elections in Mali and the full restoration of constitutional order in the country;

Acknowledges the commitments made by the Government of Mali to act upon the recommendations made by the Independent Expert following his visits to the country;

Decides to extend the mandate of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Mali for a period of one year, from the thirty-first to the thirty-fourth session, to permit the evaluation of the situation of human rights in Mali and to assist the Government of Mali in its efforts to promote and protect human rights and to strengthen the rule of law;

Calls upon all parties in Mali to cooperate fully with the Independent Expert and to assist him in carrying out his mandate;

Requests the Independent Expert, within the framework of his mandate, to work closely with all entities of the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, neighbouring States and all other international organizations concerned, and with Malian civil society;

Also requests the Independent Expert to submit a report to the Human Rights Council at its thirty-fourth session;

Decides to hold an interactive dialogue at its thirty-fourth session, in the presence of the Independent Expert and representatives of the Government of Mali, to assess the evolution of the situation of human rights in the country, with a particular focus on justice and reconciliation;

Invites the Secretary-General and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to continue to provide the Independent Expert with all the assistance he needs to discharge his mandate fully;

Requests the High Commissioner to provide technical assistance to the Government of Mali, in particular to the Commission for Truth, Justice and Reconciliation, and to work with the Government to identify other areas of assistance with a view to supporting Mali in its efforts to promote and protect human rights and to strengthening its institutional capacity;

Urges the international community to continue to provide assistance to Mali to ensure its stability with a view to promoting respect for all human rights and the determined struggle against impunity, which paves the way for national reconciliation, peace and social cohesion;

Decides to remain seized of this matter.

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