A/72/53/Add.1 (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 GE.17-18194 73