A/HRC/25/45 V. Recommendations 23. To the Government of Somalia: (a) Consult widely with all stakeholders, including civil society and regional administrations, through an inclusive and participatory process when finalizing and implementing the road map, and regularly report back on progress made in implementing the road map; (b) road map; Provide the necessary human and financial resources to implement the (c) Define a strategy and specific actions to address the human rights concerns spelt out in the road map; (d) Utilize the technical assistance offered by the Independent Expert, OHCHR and the international community to build a strong foundation of respect for human rights law based on international norms; (e) Impose a moratorium on the death penalty; (f) Ratify key human rights treaties, priority being given to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women; (g) Establish a national human rights institution in line with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (Paris Principles); (h) Mainstream human rights into all areas, and ensure that proposed legislation and newly established institutions are in concordance with the international human rights framework; (i) Ensure the participation of women in decision-making processes at all levels; (j) Strengthen the capacity of public institutions to address human rights violations, and allocate adequate resources to rebuilding the judicial system so that it brings to justice the perpetrators of violations and dispenses justice; (k) Ensure accountability for past human rights violations, with special attention to the rights of the most vulnerable groups; (l) Investigate serious allegations of human rights violations and abuses such as extrajudicial killings, sexual violence and violence against children, and ensure that alleged perpetrators are brought to justice; (m) Ensure that sexual violence can be prosecuted without risk to victims, service providers and journalists; (n) Conduct an urgent and effective campaign against female genital mutilation; (o) Ensure full realization of the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and association; and pay special attention to ensuring a safe and enabling environment for civil society, including human rights defenders and the media, to conduct their activities; (p) Establish vetting procedures for the armed forces and police, and establish an independent mechanism to systematically document abuses by all sides to the conflict in order to ensure accountability; 8

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