A/HRC/4/6 page 13 clear signals that they view the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as an imperative in these early years. The operational independence of the institution is respected by both the national and international actors but it should always be remembered that the reconciliation process belongs to the people of Liberia. Reconciliation is a process and it is essential that the key institutions of the judiciary be established, so that the conditions to avoid a relapse into conflict are set. The legal obligation of the international community to assist in relation to the realization of economic and social rights, and particularly with efforts at poverty reduction, must also be met by the implementation of deliberate, concrete and targeted measures by the national authorities in the key areas of housing, food, health, education and work. This will not be achieved overnight. The efforts to divert potential funds saved as a result of the anti-corruption drive is welcome, but it will be a long, hard battle and banning corruption is not enough; there must be enforcement. It is only by working together that these enormous challenges facing Liberian society can be overcome. IX. RECOMMENDATIONS 37. The independent expert makes the recommendations that follow in the paragraphs below to the Government of Liberia, the donor community and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. 38. The strengthening of the judicial system is crucial to the promotion and protection of human rights and to ending impunity. In this regard, the earlier recommendation of engaging judges and prosecutors from outside Liberia, including as mentors, is still very pertinent. OHCHR, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union (EU), United Nations agencies and UNMIL must continue to talk to the Government, the Chief Justice, and all stakeholders to work towards the realization of this recommendation. 39. An earlier recommendation to the Government of the United States of America to offer scholarships to qualified Liberians to study law and for postgraduate courses is pertinent. In this regard, affirmative action, as reflected in article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, should be implemented in Liberia to attract more females into the legal profession. At the same time, the international community is being requested to assist in improving the law faculties of universities in Liberia. 40. OHCHR should provide more funds through technical cooperation services for the re-establishment of the Human Rights Unit in the Ministry of Justice. 41. OHCHR should provide more funds to conduct workshops on international human rights instruments for the legislature, judicial service and all law-enforcement agencies. 42. OHCHR, United Nations agencies and international NGOs should support the Women and Children’s Unit of LNP. 43. OHCHR should provide funds to enable sector ministries and relevant civil society organizations to respond regarding the State party of Liberia’s obligation to report on treaties ratified.