A/HRC/8/46 Page 21 45. Share its experience with regards to fighting rebellion and terrorism and how to overcome them, as well as on the measures taken to improve its social and economic development (Sudan). 83. Recommendations noted in paragraphs 28 (a); 33 (a); 36; 39 (c); 48 (b); 57 (b); 72 (b) and 75 (c), (d) and (e) in section I above, will be examined by Sri Lanka which will provide responses in due time. The response of Sri Lanka will be included in the outcome report to be adopted by the Human Rights Council at its eighth session. 84. Other recommendations noted in the report in paragraphs 21 (c); 26 (b); 27 (b); 28 (b), (c) and (d); 32 (d) and (e); 33 (b) and (c); 34 (a); 43 (a) and (c); 48 (a); 49; 53; 55 (a), (d) and (e); 56 (b), 57 (c); 61 (b); 74 (a) and (b); 75 (a) in section I above did not enjoy the support of Sri Lanka. 85. All conclusions and/or recommendations contained in the present report reflect the position of the submitting State(s) and/or the State under review thereon. They should not be construed as endorsed by the Working Group as a whole. III. VOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS OF THE STATE UNDER REVIEW 86. In pursuit of its commitment to the further promotion and protection of human rights, Sri Lanka voluntarily makes the following commitments: 87. Sri Lanka will continue its efforts to strengthen its national mechanisms and procedures to promote and protect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all its citizens through the adoption and implementation of the proposed National Plan of Action which will set targets to be achieved during the five years commencing 2009, facilitate a holistic approach to human rights protection and promotion and lead to greater cooperation between Government and civil society. 88. Sri Lanka will continue its active and constructive dialogue and cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to strengthen national mechanisms in all aspects. 89. Sri Lanka will take necessary measures to enable the reconstitution of the Constitutional Council which will facilitate the strengthening and effective functioning of national human rights mechanisms, including the National Human Rights Commission. 90. A Witness and Victim Protection Bill will be introduced in Parliament shortly and measures will be taken to implement the legislation including the establishment of the necessary institutions. 91. The Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights will launch a national human rights awareness campaign to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2008. 92. The Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights will organize a regional seminar for parliamentarians on a human rights related theme in 2008. 93. Sri Lanka has commenced work on drafting a constitutional charter on human rights that will strengthen the human rights protection framework in the country and bring Sri Lanka’s constitutional human rights guarantees in line with its international obligations. The process includes engaging in consultations with civil society. The draft charter and the process of consultation will foster a national discourse on human rights.

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