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B.
Recommendations to national human rights institutions
109. National human rights institutions working in conflict situations or crises are
encouraged to be vigilant and proactive in protecting the rights of persons affected, in
accordance with the Paris Principles.
110. National human rights institutions are encouraged to continue their work
towards implementing, in cooperation with key partners, the Amman Declaration and
Programme of Action on the promotion and protection of the human rights of women
and girls, adopted at the Eleventh International Conference of National Human
Rights Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, held in Jordan
in November 2012.
111. National human rights institutions are encouraged to continue to develop, and
advocate for the development of, protective measures and mechanisms for human
rights defenders, and to disseminate information thereon.
112. In line with the Paris Principles, national human rights institutions are
encouraged to continue to engage with the international human rights system.
113. National human rights institutions are encouraged to continue to advocate for
their independent participation in the meetings of United Nations human rights
bodies, namely, the Commission on the Status of Women, the Conference of States
Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Openended Working Group on Ageing.
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