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proceedings that may be relevant to its mandate. It will also provide briefings to any
interested and relevant entities as regards the Mechanism’s evidence system.
D.
Procurement of necessary technical equipment, software and
capabilities to assist in the substantive work
64.
In order to expand on its activities above, the Mechanism will ensure that it has the
necessary technical equipment, software and capabilities to carry out its work in a safe and
secure manner. This pertains not only to the safety and security of its interlocutors and
Mechanism personnel, but also the integrity of its evidence and the protection of the
evidence from any cyberattacks.
65.
With regard to the processing of evidence, the Mechanism will procure the
necessary software and equipment to process and record all the new material it receives or
collects, as well as the relevant metadata. Specifically, the Mechanism will have a
dedicated laboratory for the processing of forensic data in its newly constructed office
premises, which will enable the performance of advanced analysis and processing of any
material it receives. The Mechanism is also assessing its needs with regard to its analysis
work so as to determine whether it will require any other enabling technology, for example,
video and image analysis software.
66.
As regards the preservation and storage of material, the Mechanism will have a
secure physical storage facility as part of its newly constructed office premises, with
various layers of security protections, for its physical and digital evidence. This facility will
complement the electronic discovery system that the Mechanism is currently using.
67.
In addition, in order to support the sharing aspect of its mandate, the Mechanism is
in the process of procuring a secured data storage solution. Once in place, it will bolster the
information security and cybersecurity of the incoming and outgoing flows of material.
This will allow the Mechanism to ensure the confidentiality and security of the material it
receives from information sources; the material it shares with any recipient entities; and any
identifying information related to any transfer of such material.
68.
To support its substantive work, the Mechanism has sought to streamline and adjust
its organigram and positions so as to ensure that it will have the necessary expertise to
implement its mandate in line with its vision and priorities. The Mechanism aims to become
fully staffed as soon as possible, which will further bolster the Mechanism’s collection,
analysis and case-building capabilities. Being fully staffed will also increase its specific
expertise, including with regard to victim and witness protection, forensics, and the security
and safety of its personnel. In line with its terms of reference, due consideration will be
given to the representation of different legal traditions, geographic diversity, gender balance,
regional expertise and relevant language skills.
69.
In line with its training policy, the Mechanism will also ensure that its personnel
receive relevant training on a regular basis so that their skills are up-to-date and further
enhanced to support the implementation of the Mechanism’s mandate. Such training will
cover new modes of evidence collection as well as new technology relevant to its
substantive mandate.
E.
Engagement with relevant stakeholders and public outreach
70.
The Mechanism will continue to implement its engagement and public outreach
strategy and to adjust it accordingly, in order to ensure that it is capable of providing up-todate and accurate information regarding the Mechanism to its various stakeholders.
71.
The Mechanism will continue to issue its bulletin periodically. The Mechanism will
also regularly update its website in order to inform interested stakeholders of recent
developments about the Mechanism. Taking into account the common platforms that are
favoured by relevant stakeholders and by the people of Myanmar, the Mechanism will also
assess the need for a social media presence.
72.
In addition to high-level missions for engagement in the Asia-Pacific region, the
Mechanism will engage regularly with representatives of Member States in Geneva and
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