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(k)
Conducting training and awareness-raising of parliamentarians on
human rights-related issues;
(l)
Participating in the national consultations held in preparation for, and
during the process of, the drafting of reports to the international and regional human
rights mechanisms;
(m) Reviewing and commenting on the draft reports that the State is
required to submit to the international and regional human rights mechanisms, such
as the universal periodic review;
(n)
Participating in the universal periodic review and in sessions of the
treaty bodies, either as part of the government delegation or separately;
(o)
Participating, through a designated focal point, in the national
mechanism for reporting and follow-up, and ensuring that recommendations of
international and regional human rights mechanisms that require legislative reform,
the adoption of new laws, or budgetary adjustments are identified and given priority
consideration;
(p)
Leading the parliamentary oversight of the work of the Government in
implementing recommendations of international and regional human rights
mechanisms; and
(q)
Meeting separately from the Government with special procedure
mandate holders of the Human Rights Council, treaty body members, or United
Nations officials dealing with human rights and regional human rights bodies when
they conduct a country visit.
64.
OHCHR, in partnership with IPU and the United Nations system, under the
leadership of the United Nations Resident Coordinator, where available, stands ready
to further support Governments in enhancing synergies between parliaments and the
work of the Human Rights Council, especially the universal periodic review, and in
strengthening their interaction towards the effective promotion and protection of
human rights.
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