A/HRC/RES/17/21 Welcoming the role played by the international community, in particular the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, in efforts to put an end to violence, halt clashes and take action to strengthen the respect of democratic rules and the rule of law, and to improve the situation of human rights in Côte d’Ivoire, Welcoming also the decision of the Ivorian authorities to invite the commission of inquiry to Côte d’Ivoire to investigate the facts and circumstances relevant to incidents that took place following the presidential election of 28 November 2010, Taking note of the reports presented by the commission of inquiry1 and by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights2 as a follow-up to Human Rights Council resolution 16/25, Noting that, while the situation of human rights and security in Côte d’Ivoire has substantially improved, significant challenges remain, 1. Welcomes the investiture on 21 May 2011 of Alassane Ouattara as President of Côte d’Ivoire, in accordance with the will of the Ivorian people as expressed in the presidential election of 28 November 2010 and as recognized by the international community; 2. Calls for an immediate end to violence in Côte d’Ivoire, including violence against women and the ongoing localized violence in some parts of the country, and for respect of all human rights and fundamental freedoms; 3. Notes with concern the humanitarian situation on the ground, and calls on United Nations agencies and other relevant actors to continue to cooperate with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to provide human rights protection and to give appropriate support to refugees and internally displaced persons in order to facilitate their safe and voluntary return to their homes; 4. Urges the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, in particular by taking measures to end and address the underlying causes of human rights violations, such as arbitrary detention and violence against women and children, and to ensure that victims of sexual violence receive adequate medical and psychological assistance and redress, and that the perpetrators of such violence are brought to justice; 5. Takes note of the recommendations of the international commission of inquiry and also the measures taken by Côte d’Ivoire, in a sovereign manner, relevant to the implementation of its recommendations, as follows: (a) The establishment of a dialogue, truth and reconciliation commission with full and equal participation of women to enhance peace for the people of Côte d’Ivoire; (b) tribunals; The opening of prosecution of suspects by national judiciary and military (c) The acceptance by Côte d'Ivoire of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court and the request submitted by President Ouattara to the Prosecutor of the Court to conduct an investigation into the most serious crimes committed in Côte d'Ivoire; (d) The commitment of Côte d’Ivoire to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court; 1 2 2 A/HRC/17/48. A/HRC/17/49.