A/HRC/18/24 Annex III Questionnaire Measures of protection and promotion aimed at prevention of human rights violations and abuses at the national level 1. What measures have been taken to prevent human rights violations and to guarantee the observance and enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms, notably measures related to: (a) Countering discrimination, in particular racial discrimination, discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion and against others who are marginalized; (b) Combating impunity and strengthening accountability, the rule of law and democratic society; (c) Pursuing economic, social and cultural rights and combating inequalities and poverty in the context of economic, food, water and climate crises; (d) (e) insecurity. Protecting human rights in the context of migration; Protecting human rights in situations of armed conflict, violence and Legislative, judicial, administrative and other measures to prevent human rights violations 2. Has your Government adopted, implemented or strengthened any national legislation, policies, programmes and/or administrative measures that expressly and specifically prevent human rights violations? 3. Has your Government taken steps to promote the human rights-based approach (HRBA) in its policies and programmes so as to have the international human rights standards incorporated in them? 4. What issues arise with regard to implementing existing measures (i.e. legislation, policies, plans, programmes) that provide for human rights protection of specific groups or populations vulnerable to discrimination, such as women, religious, ethnic, linguistic or cultural minorities, indigenous people, persons with disabilities, LGBTs, tribal peoples, migrants, refugees, people of African descent, victims of trafficking, HIV/AIDS victims, the poor and others? 5. What challenges have been faced in the implementation of laws, policies, plans and or programmes for promotion and protection of human rights? Please provide examples of good practices and lessons learnt. Establishment and reinforcement of independent specialized national institutions 6. Has a national human rights institution (NHRI) been established in your country in accordance with the Paris Principles? Does the NHRI have a broad mandate to protect human rights? 17