A/HRC/RES/33/17 journalists, parliamentarians and human rights defenders, by Al-Shabaab and its affiliates, and calls for the immediate cessation of these violations and abuses and for perpetrators to be held accountable; 8. Recognizes the importance and effectiveness of international assistance to Somalia, and stresses that the primary responsibility for promoting and protecting human rights in Somalia rests with the Federal Government of Somalia; 9. Underscores the importance of coordinated international assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights, and in that respect welcomes: (a) The continued work towards meeting the goals established in the Somali Compact, recognizing that a new framework will need to be reached between the Federal Government of Somalia and the international community to provide a coordinated approach to development, security and political issues with effect from the start of 2017, following the expiry of current Somali Compact at the end of 2016; (b) The sustained and vital commitment of the African Union Mission in Somalia, recognizing the loss and sacrifice of personnel killed in action, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development; 10. Encourages international donors to provide timely and tangible assistance to and to enhance cooperation with the Government of Somalia at the federal, regional State and subnational levels; 11. Recognizes the efforts of those States hosting Somali refugees, urges all host States to meet their obligations under international law relating to refugees, and urges the international community to continue to provide financial support to enable host States to meet the humanitarian needs of Somali refugees in the region, to support the reintegration of those returning to Somalia when conditions are suitable, and to support internally displaced persons; 12. Calls upon the Federal Government of Somalia, with the support of the international community: (a) To prepare for and hold a credible, transparent and inclusive election process in 2016 leading to the establishment of the Upper House, the election of members of the House of the People, and the subsequent election of a President and a Government in accordance with the agreed framework and electoral model; (b) To uphold the commitment of the Federal Government and of regional authorities to increase participation of women so that at least 30 per cent of Members of Parliament in both houses are women; (c) To continue to strengthen the important work related to constitutional review after the 2016 electoral process as part of the process towards “one person one vote” elections in 2020, and urges all parties to work together to achieve this while recognizing the importance of respect for human rights, including the right to peaceful assembly and association, the rule of law and the role of a constitution in protecting the rights of individuals and promoting national cohesion; (d) To promote reconciliation and dialogue at the federal, regional State and subnational levels, recognizing the importance of the valuable assistance provided by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development; (e) To continue work to establish independent, accountable and efficient judicial institutions, and to seek tangible and timely assistance from, inter alia, regional bodies, to reform the Somali judicial system and to enhance the capacity of Somali judges, with a particular focus on the promotion and protection of human rights and combating corruption; 3

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