A/HRC/31/46 Contents Page 2 I. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 3 II. Protection of civilians ...................................................................................................................... 4 A. Anti-Government elements ...................................................................................................... 6 B. Pro-Government forces ............................................................................................................ 7 C. Children and armed conflict .................................................................................................... 8 III. Protection from arbitrary detention and respect for fair trial rights .................................................. 10 IV. Violence against women and the promotion of women’s rights ...................................................... 11 V. Peace and reconciliation, including accountability and transitional justice ..................................... 14 VI. Support to national institutions......................................................................................................... 15 VII. Cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms .......................................................... 15 VIII. Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................... 16 IX. Recommendations ............................................................................................................................ 16