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(d)
The high-level commitment made at the London Somalia Conference to
continue dialogue and to work towards closer partnership between the Federal Government
of Somalia, civil society and diaspora organizations, in recognition of the important
contribution of civil society and the diaspora in supporting ongoing peace and development
in Somalia;
(e)
The increased representation of women in the cabinet and the Somali national
parliament from 14 per cent to 24 per cent as a result of the electoral process, which,
although falling short of the commitment to reach 30 per cent representation of women,
marks a hard-won step towards more representative, inclusive and effective governance;
(f)
The work undertaken by the Ministry for Women and Human Rights
Development as the lead federal government body to advance the human rights agenda in
Somalia, including efforts to establish a national human rights commission to monitor and
provide accountability for violations and abuses, with representation of women,
marginalized groups and persons with disabilities;
(g)
The development and agreement of key policies and plans, including a posttransition human rights road map, a national gender policy and a national plan of action on
eradicating sexual violence in conflict;
(h)
Progress on key legislation, including the enactment of the child protection
bill, progress towards the adoption of a bill on sexual offences and the implementation of a
media law, through consultation with media organizations and civil societies, in order to
provide a framework for upholding freedom of expression;
2.
Also welcomes the continued commitment of the Federal Government of
Somalia to the universal periodic review process, and in this regard welcomes its
acceptance of the many recommendations made during the review, and encourages their
implementation;
3.
Expresses concern at reports of violations and abuses of human rights in
Somalia, and underscores the need to end impunity, to uphold the respect for human rights
for all and to hold accountable all those responsible for such violations and abuses and
related crimes;
4.
Expresses particular concern at the abuses and violations perpetrated against
girls and women, including sexual and gender-based violence, child, early and forced
marriage and female genital mutilation, expresses concern at the abuses and violations
committed against children, including the unlawful recruitment and use of child soldiers
and children in armed conflict, killing and maiming, rape and other sexual and genderbased violence, and abductions, and emphasizes the need for accountability and justice for
all such violations and abuses;
5.
Expresses concern that internally displaced persons, including the most
marginalized and vulnerable, which may include women, children and persons belonging to
minority groups, are the most at risk and can bear the brunt of violence, abuses and
violations;
6.
Also expresses concern at the attacks against and harassment of human rights
defenders and the media, including journalists, in Somalia, and emphasizes the need to
promote respect for freedom of expression and opinion and to end impunity, holding
accountable those who commit any such related crimes;
7.
Recognizes the efforts of those States hosting Somali refugees, urges all host
States to meet their obligations under international law relating to refugees, and urges the
international community to continue to provide financial support to enable host States to
meet the humanitarian needs of Somali refugees in the region, to support the reintegration
of those returning to Somalia when conditions are suitable, and to support internally
displaced persons in Somalia;
8.
Calls upon the Federal Government of Somalia, with the support of the
international community:
(a)
To implement the commitments in the New Partnership for Somalia and the
London Conference communiqué on constitutional reform, noting the importance of
reaching a settlement on outstanding constitutional issues, completing the constitutional
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