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credible transitional justice mechanisms. In July 2009, OHCHR and the institution
developed a project on activities on the rights of detainees.
32.
In February 2009, OHCHR, with the Indonesian NHRI (Komnas HAM) and the
National Commission on Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan), organized a
national dialogue on the implementation of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against
Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, aimed at
formulating a strategy for monitoring detention centres in Indonesia.
33.
In March 2009, following a capacity needs assessment of the Human Rights
Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), OHCHR, UNDP and the Asia-Pacific Forum
issued a report on capacity needs, including a strategy and recommendations. The report
was endorsed by SUHAKAM.
34.
From 21 to 26 September 2009, OHCHR and the Asia-Pacific Forum provided
advice to the authorities in Papua New Guinea in the drafting of the law for the
establishment of an NHRI.
35.
In October 2009, OHCHR, UNDP, the Asia-Pacific Forum and SUHAKAM assisted
the NHRI of Maldives to undertake a capacity needs assessment.
36.
From 20 to 30 November 2009, OHCHR, the Asia-Pacific Forum and the Australian
Human Rights Commission conducted a mission to Nauru with a view to consulting the
Government on options regarding the establishment of an NHRI in compliance with the
Paris Principles.
37.
On 1 and 2 December 2009, in Jakarta, OHCHR and UNFPA supported KOMNAS
Perempuan in convening a consultation with other specialized national commissions in the
region, along with several NHRIs, in order to explore ways of collaboration regarding the
promotion and protection of women’s rights.
4.
Europe
38.
In January 2009, OHCHR provided technical advice on amendments to the law
relating to the Office of the Public Defender of Georgia, to increase its compliance with the
Paris Principles and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture requirements
in assuming the functions of a national preventive mechanism.
39.
In April 2009, OHCHR provided legal advice on strengthening the enabling law of
the Centre for Human Rights of Moldova and ensuring an assessment of the compliance of
the Commission with the Paris Principles through the International Coordinating
Committee accreditation process.
40.
Following the evaluation of the Kyrgyz NHRI in 2008, OHCHR held a workshop
from 24 to 26 July 2009 on the national preventative mechanism under the Optional
Protocol to the Convention against Torture. It helped the institution to develop its strategic
planning and provided a consultant to support the institution during its restructuring phase.
From 10 to 14 November 2009, the Action 2 Global Programme and UNDP organized a
workshop for the NHRI on complaints procedures. The United Nations and the
Ombudsman have developed a technical cooperation project (2009–2011) to strengthen the
capacity of the institution.
41.
In Tajikistan, OHCHR provided support to the Ombudsman in setting up the
institution, including by developing its strategic plan and internal regulations.
42.
OHCHR is following the efforts under way in European countries, including
Finland, Italy, the Netherlands and Turkey, to establish NHRIs in line with the Paris
Principles.
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