A/HRC/4/97 page 16 registration of IDPs. This gap allows most district officials to remain passive in relation to planning and support of local return processes. In the absence of State action, such responsibility is often shouldered by local human rights NGOs, with limited funding. In its 2006/07 budget, the Finance Ministry has included monetary support for returning IDPs and other conflict victims. A funding request has also been forwarded to the international donor community. OHCHR and other United Nations agencies underline the need for a comprehensive and integrated Government reparations programme for all conflict victims, including IDPs. 60. The Government is currently undertaking a review and modification of its overall IDP policy from March 2006 in order to produce a policy in line with the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement (as contained in E/CN.4/1998/53/Add.2, annex). A task force made up of members of the Home Ministry and the Peace Secretariat produced several drafts, which the United Nations agencies were invited to comment on. In addition to providing technical advice on content, the United Nations has suggested an inclusive process for the design of the new policy, including consultations with CPN(M) and civil society. OHCHR welcomes the development of a new IDP policy but stresses the urgent need to prioritize the development of resourced-backed operational plans to guide local authorities in relation to concrete solutions for IDPs, including safe and sustainable return. 61. OHCHR is also concerned that the new IDP policy was not taken into consideration in the recently approved Bill to Amend and Consolidate the Law Regarding the Electoral Roll. Important provisions allowing IDPs to vote in their areas of displacement were removed from the initial draft. VI. SOCIAL EXCLUSION/MARGINALIZATION 62. Deep-rooted discrimination in Nepal has profound implications in terms of civil and political as well as economic, social and cultural rights. Discrimination on the basis of caste, ethnic, gender, geographic and other considerations has marginalized and excluded millions of Nepalese people from full participation in political processes and State institutions as well as equal access to housing, water, land and other such rights. Many marginalized communities suffered disproportionately during the armed conflict. Such groups actively participated in the April 2006 protests and have since increasingly articulated their demands for equality, and a fundamental restructuring of the State as the way to achieve this. The election process for the Constituent Assembly, representation within the Constituent Assembly, the constitution-making process and the Constitution itself will be important steps in developing a stable democratic society in which the protection of human rights is guaranteed for all. 63. Inadequate representation of marginalized groups in the peace process, including in peace talks teams and political party leaderships, continues to be of concern. Marginalized groups are also increasingly identifying the lack of representation in State institutions, such as local government and security forces as obstacles to their participation in all aspects of public life. The Government informed OHCHR that 33 per cent of civil service jobs would be reserved for women, but no implementing legislation has been passed yet. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement included commitments to address discrimination and women’s rights, and some clauses are included in the draft Interim Constitution, but there has been little concrete action by the parties so far. The Government decided to establish District Coordination Committees for