A/HRC/7/68 page 19 82. Of particular concern are the long delays in fully resolving the question of participation of marginalized groups in the Constituent Assembly and in State institutions, and in the steps towards addressing economic, social and cultural rights violations that underpin many grievances. While the Government has made significant advances in addressing some of these concerns, including the establishment of quotas for traditionally marginalized groups in the proportional representation segment of the Constituent Assembly election, negotiations with a number of key marginalized groups are incomplete and agreements need to be implemented. At the same time, it is essential to curtail the violent activities of armed groups in the Terai. Unless these concerns are addressed, there is a great risk that social divisions deepen and that further violence will occur, including communal violence. 83. A coherent programme to strengthen and reform the security forces and administration of justice is urgently needed. Law enforcement agencies have a special role to play in ensuring the creation of a climate for the elections that is free of fear and intimidation. In playing that role, they will need skills and professionalism to face difficult and sometimes violent situations. They must have the tools, training, support and leadership to ensure that they can meet such challenges. 84. Another prerequisite for creating a climate free of fear and intimidation will be the commitment of all parties, organizations and their supporters to respect the peaceful views and activities of others. Building trust and dialogue must replace resorting to threats, intimidation and acts of violence to resolve differences. CPN(M), in its transformation from a military to an exclusively political organization, must also take effective measures to end abuses by its cadres. 85. Transforming a climate of impunity into a culture of accountability will be essential to a successful transformation and sustainable peace. The lack of progress in addressing impunity is deeply worrying. It will require political will, courage and determination to move the process forward, but it is one that cannot wait. The peace process and the elections still provide a historic opportunity to create a fully inclusive and democratic State which protects the human rights of all and enables all Nepalese people to participate equally and effectively in society. It is the responsibility of all parties to ensure that this promise is fulfilled. 86. My Office in Nepal stands ready to provide all necessary support and technical assistance, in accordance with its mandate, to achieve those ends, and particularly through working on its core priorities. Strengthening national capacity through closer integration of monitoring, capacity-building, legal and other advice and support for national institutions will be an essential component of the Office’s strategy to support the process of change in Nepal. -----