196.
Notwithstanding the challenges the Government faces trying to restore law, order and
security as well as combat armed groups in the east, it needs to address the wider
systemic problems facing the country with respect to good governance, rule of law and
human rights. This requires deep and badly needed reforms, especially as Ukraine seeks
to fulfil its EU aspirations and establish a democratic and pluralistic society.
197.
It is thus imperative for the Government to ensure priority attention to addressing
comprehensively the recommendations made by international human rights mechanisms
(UN treaty bodies, special procedures, and the UPR).
198.
Annex 1 to this report contains recommendations from the UN Human Rights
mechanisms and OHCHR based on the monitoring work of the HRMMU, which could
form the basis of a multi-year national human rights action plan to be developed and
implemented – with clear benchmarks and timelines – through a senior coordination
mechanism led by the Government of Ukraine, with the participation of key Ministries,
relevant State Institutions, including the Ombudsman, and civil society organisations.
The international community and the UN system stand ready to support Ukraine in the
implementation of such a plan, firmly convinced that it will be essential to ensuring the
success and long-term sustainability of on-going peace, security and development efforts.
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