A/HRC/25/45 be seen in isolation, but rather needed to be seen in the context of its impact across the entire horn of Africa. IV. Conclusion 17. The panellists made concluding remarks in response to some of the comments and questions raised during the plenary discussion. The Prime Minister outlined the Government’s priorities as follows: improving security and the justice system; proper management of public finances; and provision of basic services. He stated that his Government was committed to the institutionalization as well as to the promotion and protection of human rights. In that regard, he emphasized that implementation of the road map was critical, and that the international community could support the Government by providing relevant expertise and capacity-building. He explained that an independent commission would be set up to monitor the situation of internally displaced persons. The Prime Minister urged the international community to honour its pledges contained in the Somali Compact, the implementation of which would have an impact on the human rights of Somalis. 18. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia pointed out that the support expressed for the Government and for the United Nations agencies in Somalia had to be converted into concrete action on the ground. There was a need to focus on a limited number of priorities in the road map if tangible results were to be achieved, and the Government of Somalia should be open to strategic advice from UNSOM and the United Nations agencies. He also advised the Government of the necessity of heeding the voice of civil society. He cautioned that the international community had to be realistic about what could be achieved, given the very challenging situation. 19. The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia noted that while all agreed with the diagnosis of the challenges that the country faced, there was a difference in approach with regard to tackling the problem. He outlined the mechanisms that AMISOM had put in place to address some of the human rights concerns, which included a monitoring and investigation mechanism to address concerns about protection of civilians, and a prevention, response and awareness mechanism on sexual and gender-based violence. AMISOM was also working with civil society organizations to provide various humanitarian services to the population. 20. The Independent Expert was of the view that the road map needed to be more comprehensive, and that it should prioritize the human rights challenges that needed to be addressed in the immediate term and should provide appropriate measures and time frames for implementation. That would assist the international community to provide targeted support. 21. Ms. Nur reminded the Government that ownership of the road map by all Somalis could only be ensured if there was wide consultation on it, including in the regions such as Puntland and Galmudug and among the diaspora. 22. Ms. Adan emphasized that the promotion and protection of women’s human rights should not be politicized. She stressed that the Government should ensure that commitments made at various forums to protect the rights of women were honoured and implemented, particularly in order to ensure accountability for sexual and gender-based violence. 7

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