A/72/53/Add.1 36/27. Assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights The Human Rights Council, Guided by the Charter of the United Nations, Reaffirming the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Acknowledging that peace and security, development and human rights are the pillars of the United Nations system, Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia, Reaffirming also its previous resolutions on Somalia, Recalling its resolutions 5/1 and 5/2 of 18 June 2007, Recognizing that the primary responsibility for promoting and protecting human rights in Somalia rests with the Federal Government of Somalia, and that enhancing the legal framework, human rights protection systems and the capacity and legitimacy of institutions is essential to help to combat impunity, improve accountability for human rights violations and encourage reconciliation, Recognizing also the need for all authorities engaged in security to uphold international human rights commitments and obligations and to address abuse and the excessive use of force against civilians, Recognizing further the importance and effectiveness of international assistance to Somalia and the continued need to step up the scale, coordination, coherence and quality of all capacity development and technical assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights at the national and federal Member State levels, and in that regard welcoming the outcomes of the London Somalia Conference held in May 2017, including the adoption of the New Partnership for Somalia, which sets out the terms of international support for Somali priorities, including on human rights, and the Security Pact to provide Somali-led security and protection in accordance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law, as appropriate, Recognizing the sustained and vital commitment of the African Union Mission in Somalia and the loss and sacrifice of personnel killed in action, and recognizing also that the commitments from the Mission and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development are creating the conditions for Somalia to establish political institutions and to extend State authority, which are key to laying the foundations for a staged transfer of security responsibility to Somali security forces, Recognizing also the role that women have played and will continue to play in community mobilization and peacebuilding in Somali society, and the importance of promoting their economic empowerment and participation in political and public decisionmaking processes, including within Parliament and at all levels of government, in line with Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) of 31 October 2000 on women, peace and security, 1. Welcomes the commitment of the Federal Government of Somalia to improve the situation of human rights in Somalia, and in that regard welcomes: (a) The New Partnership for Somalia, adopted at the London Somalia Conference by Somalia and international partners, which sets ambitious but achievable goals for progress on the priorities of Somalia for stability and development, including on human rights and the rule of law, constitutional settlement, inclusive politics, good governance, measures to tackle corruption, security and economic recovery; (b) The endorsement of the first national development plan in 30 years and the commitments made therein to protect human rights, to promote gender equality and to empower all women and girls; (c) The Security Pact, adopted by Somalia and international partners at the London Somalia Conference, which sets out a vision of Somali-led security institutions and forces that are affordable, acceptable and accountable, and have the ability to provide the security and protection that the Somali people deserve and need, in accordance with international humanitarian law and human rights standards; 72 GE.17-18194