1.2.2 1.2.3 Publicly acknowledge and condemn violence against women and reaffirm that there will be zero tolerance for such crimes, and swift action to investigate, identify and prosecute perpetrators and compensate victims will be taken. Work in consultation with community members, including females, to set up or resume firewood patrols for IDP camps and villages. TIME FRAME Short-term INDICATOR Public statements and no subsequent retractions. Number of reported cases, followed by appropriate action which demonstrates the sincerity of the Government to combat impunity through investigation, prosecution of perpetrators and compensation. Short-term Number of IDP camps benefiting from regular and effective firewood patrols. Reduction in number of reported attacks on women in areas patrolled. 1.2.4 Make work plans for the State Committees to Combat Violence Against Women with clear objectives, targets & time-frames available to the public. Short-term State committee work plans publicly available. 1.2.5 Issue and immediately enforce clear instructions to all authorities, including the armed forces, and any militia under the Government’s control that rape and other forms of sexual violence are prohibited; that they may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity; that suspects, including bearers of command responsibility, will be investigated and brought to justice and that any immunities would be waived. Publish and widely disseminate these instructions. Short-term Instructions issued and widely disseminated. Number of incidents attributable to Government authorities or any militia under Government’s control. NEEDS OF SUDAN: See Annex II A/HRC/5/6 page 14 RECOMMENDATION

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