A/HRC/RES/31/28 6. Reiterates its call for an increase in the participation of women in the national reconciliation process, in conformity with relevant Security Council resolutions; 7. Welcomes the operationalization of the Commission for Truth, Justice and Reconciliation, and encourages the Government of Mali to ensure its full independence; 8. 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; 9. 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; 10. Requests all parties to ensure their strict observance of international human rights law and international humanitarian law; 11. 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; 12. Notes with satisfaction the close cooperation of the Government of Mali with the Independent Expert in the fulfilment of the mandate entrusted to him; 13. Welcomes the organization of free and democratic presidential and legislative elections in Mali and the full restoration of constitutional order in the country; 14. 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; 15. 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; 16. Calls upon all parties in Mali to cooperate fully with the Independent Expert and to assist him in carrying out his mandate; 17. 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; 18. Also requests the Independent Expert to submit a report to the Human Rights Council at its thirty-fourth session; 19. 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; 3