A/HRC/20/12 The overall objective was to raise awareness of the United Nations human rights mechanisms, relevant procedures and the obligations of the State in this area, including cooperation with the relevant committees, and to discuss strategies and mechanisms for the implementation of recommendations. 79. A draft decree on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Action Plan, which will serve as a basis for implementation of the accepted recommendations from the 2010 review, has been open for public comments since September 2011. At that time ROCA assisted with the organization of the first and only public discussion of the draft Action Plan. Due to internal changes in the Ministry of Justice, the draft Action Plan has not been finalized. ROCA is providing guidance on steps to be taken for the formal adoption of the Action Plan, as well as for the preparation of an interim report on the implementation of the accepted UPR recommendations. 80. In addition, ROCA is advising the authorities on an overall comprehensive approach to the implementation of recommendations of the United Nations Human Rights mechanisms – treaty bodies, Human Rights Council special procedures and UPR. The Presidential Administration has announced its intention to create an interdepartmental body for the implementation of recommendations of all United Nations Human Rights mechanisms, and would link in recommendations from the reports of the High Commissioner and the Commissions of Inquiry into the June 2010 violence, including that of the Kyrgyzstan Inquiry Commission (KIC). ROCA is advising on the formation of this interdepartmental body, with a recommendation that it coordinate with civil society and the Ombudsman Institution, and be supported by the United Nations system and the donor community. IV. Conclusions and recommendations 81. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights welcomes the continued cooperation between the Government and other relevant State authorities of Kyrgyzstan and OHCHR, and supports the commitment of the Government to taking steps to improve the national human rights protection system. The efforts it has made to bring national laws into line with international human rights standards illustrates the will to comply with its obligations. 82. The High Commissioner commends the Government of Kyrgyzstan for its efforts in connection with legislative reforms and the adoption of policies that promote and protect human rights. However, concerns remain about continued delays in the adoption or implementation of these new policies and legislation. 83. The ongoing judicial reform is a major challenge particularly with regard to the selection of judges. An independent and impartial judiciary is a fundamental guarantee for a democratic State based on the rule of law. The selection of judges should be carried out in a transparent and impartial manner, in line with international human rights standards. Also, the integration of a gender perspective in the justice system is key to ensuring the representation of women in the judiciary. 84. In addition to all her previous recommendations, the High Commissioner has formulated the recommendations which follow. On discrimination 85. The authorities should take all appropriate measures to ensure equality and non-discrimination in all spheres of public and political life. Rights guaranteed by international and national human rights law should be exercised without 15