A/HRC/32/28 33. In Sudan, 25 representatives from the Justice Committee, the Justice, Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Embassy of the United States of America in Khartoum participated in a workshop on transitional justice. Sessions at the workshop were aimed at enhancing the participants’ knowledge of national and international justice mechanisms and participants’ skills in incorporating transitional justice techniques effectively in their line of work. A second workshop was held in January 2016 for members of the reconciliation committee. Activities were also carried out to strengthen the rule of law in the Darfur region. 34. In Tajikistan, technical assistance was provided to the Government to strengthen the structure and capacity of the inter-agency commission on implementation of international obligations in the field of human rights, the body functioning as a national coordination mechanism. A regulation drafted to expand the role of civil society and enhance the commission’s functions in monitoring and coordinating follow-up to recommendations is pending approval by the President. Six consultative meetings were held on the implementation of universal periodic review recommendations from the first cycle, as was a public consultation on the national report for the universal periodic review, with the participation of more than 50 representatives of State authorities and the broad involvement of civil society. 35. In Timor-Leste, a broad-based national directive commission composed of representatives of the Government, the national human rights institution, civil society and the private sector was established in 2014 to draft a national human rights action plan. Support was provided to increase the capacity of that commission to draft the plan through an inclusive and participatory process. Some progress has been made in this regard, and a draft baseline study on the current human rights situation has been prepared by members of the commission, led by the Ministry of Justice, through its National Directorate for Human Rights and Citizenship, and including representatives from Government, civil society and the Provedoria for Human Rights and Justice. The study was prepared on the basis of desk research, following previously set guidelines. 36. In Thailand, the Ministry of Justice has taken the lead in preparing for the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Support in this regard has been provided to the Ministry with a view to increasing awareness and understanding among the agencies concerned, and a workshop on the implication of ratifying the Optional Protocol was held for government officials. IV. Financial situation of the Voluntary Fund Table 1 Statement of income and expenditure for the period 1 January-31 December 2015 (United States dollars) Income or expenditure Total Income Voluntary contributions received from Governments Miscellaneous and interest income Total income 8 448 025.10 -9 413.50 438 611.60