A/HRC/28/76 Contents Paragraphs Page Mandate and introduction ........................................................................................ 1–5 3 Scope ................................................................................................................ 6–9 3 Definitions ............................................................................................................... 10 – 26 4 A. Terms used in the context of post-conflict situations...................................... 12 – 21 4 B. Terms used in the context of humanitarian response ..................................... 22 – 26 7 Affected populations ............................................................................................... 27 – 36 8 A. Women and girls ............................................................................................. 29 – 31 8 B. Children .......................................................................................................... 32 9 C. Older persons .................................................................................................. 33 9 D. Persons with disabilities.................................................................................. 34 10 E. Indigenous peoples and minorities.................................................................. 35 10 F. LGBTI persons ............................................................................................... 36 10 V. A human rights-based approach .............................................................................. 37 – 43 10 VI. International normative framework ......................................................................... 44 – 58 13 A. United Nations human rights framework and mechanisms ............................ 44 – 51 13 B. International humanitarian law and mechanisms ............................................ 52 – 53 15 C. Regional institutions and mechanisms for humanitarian aid and assistance ............................................................................................ 54 – 58 15 Good practices ......................................................................................................... 59 – 81 16 A. National legal frameworks and mechanisms .................................................. 59 – 66 16 B. Participation of the community and the persons affected ............................... 67 – 70 17 C. Gender focus ................................................................................................... 71 – 75 18 D. Respect for cultural values .............................................................................. 76 – 77 19 E. Multilevel approach ........................................................................................ 78 – 81 19 VIII. Challenges ............................................................................................................... 82 – 94 19 IX. Main conclusions .................................................................................................... 95 – 97 21 X. Recommendations ................................................................................................... 98 – 104 22 I. II. III. IV. VII. 2