A/HRC/15/57 The Government claims to have established 150 model villages for returnees. UNAMID has not been able to verify this assertion due to limited access. The figures provided by the Government on the return model villages have varied from time to time. Response of the Government of Sudan The Government mentions increase in the police force in Darfur to 2300 in North Darfur, 2500 in South Darfur and 2600 in West Darfur. According to the Government, the police force in these areas continue to patrol the IDP camps and accompany women and girls when they go out in search of water and firewood. 1.2 Protection of women against violence 1.2.1 Make the National Action Plan on Combating Violence against Women publicly available. Report on implementation. Short-term • Plan published • Level of implementation The National Action Plan on Combating Violence Against Women has been published and widely implemented. Full implementation (i.e. all recommended activities were carried out to lay the framework for improving the situation on the ground). 1.2.2 Publicly acknowledge and condemn violence against women and reaffirm that there will be zero tolerance for such crimes, and swift action to investigate, identify and prosecute perpetrators and compensate victims will be taken. Short-term • Public statements and no subsequent retractions • Number of reported cases, followed by appropriate action which demonstrates the sincerity of the Government to combat impunity through investigation, prosecution of perpetrators and compensation In West Darfur, during a Forum held in Foro Baranga for the celebration of “16 days of activism Against Sexual Violence”, the State Government publicly denounced and condemned violence against women. Some activities were undertaken but little or no impact has been reported from the ground. 19