Para. Action Time frame We propose that a joint workshop of experts be held to examine these articles and make recommendations on them. 1.2.9 The Government of the Sudan affirms that the ratification Mid-term or non-ratification of any treaty is a sovereign matter to be decided by the State. However, in order to provide information about the measures that have been taken, we should like to mention that many workshops have been held to raise awareness of the Convention and to persuade the active sectors of society to take a positive view of the Convention. These activities are continuing and there is an agreement between the Advisory Council for Human Rights and the human rights department of UNMIS to carry out joint work in 2007. Children and armed conflict 1.3.1 A family and child protection unit was set up, in cooperation with UNICEF, in Khartoum state (community police) to protect women and children. Policemen and women police officers were trained in Jordan on dealing with women and child victims of violence, protecting women’s and children’s rights, receiving complaints and initiating investigations. Mid-term - Workshops - Television programmes - Printed matter The Government suggests that the international community provide support in the following areas: - Intensifying training in the Sudan and abroad for male and female officers on the investigation of violent crimes - Supporting the organization of seminars and courses on pretrial guarantees and women’s and children’s rights A/HRC/5/6 page 51 1.3 Needs of the Sudan