A/HRC/17/2 6. Welcomes the positive engagement of the Government of Kyrgyzstan in the universal periodical review process, and takes note with appreciation of its acceptance of almost all the recommendations; 7. Also welcomes the ongoing efforts of the Government of Kyrgyzstan to further advance the constitutional and legislative reform in progress and to strengthen the protection of human rights and prevention of gender discrimination and violence, including by bringing the perpetrators of gender-based violence to justice and ensuring that victims have access to medical and psychological care; 8. Expresses its support and encouragement for the efforts made to reform and improve the effectiveness of law enforcement and respect for the rule of law, including consideration for the special needs of women, children and other vulnerable groups, for example, by creating an independent public supervisory board for the police force in Kyrgyzstan; 9. Urges the Government of Kyrgyzstan to continue efforts to bring its judicial system into line with its international obligations and to ensure that the judiciary is independent and impartial and that the authorities work in an efficient manner to prosecute perpetrators of human rights violations and abuses and to bring justice to victims, with full respect for due process and the safety of victims, defendants, attorneys and witnesses; 10. Also urges the Government of Kyrgyzstan to ensure that progress is made in improving the human rights situation in the areas of administration of justice, torture and arbitrary detention, the right to adequate housing, the rights of women, minority rights and human rights mechanisms; 11. Calls on the Government of Kyrgyzstan, in cooperation with relevant stakeholders, to ensure that the legislative framework regulating the penitentiary system and the execution of punishments conforms to its international obligations; 12. Urges the Government of Kyrgyzstan to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, in particular, to address ongoing arbitrary detentions, torture and corruption by law enforcement and Government officials; 13. Welcomes the comments of the Government of Kyrgyzstan in response to the report of the independent international commission, especially its commitment to implement the recommendations made in the report and to establish a special commission for that purpose; 14. Encourages the Government of Kyrgyzstan to guarantee freedom of the press and ensure an atmosphere in which all media can operate freely; 15. Urges the Government of Kyrgyzstan to promote inter-ethnic reconciliation, in particular in the light of the events of June 2010, and calls upon all actors from both inside and outside the country to refrain from violence; 16. Encourages the Government of Kyrgyzstan and all parties to make further efforts to continue to engage in a genuine process of open dialogue to promote national reconciliation and strengthen the democratic process to enhance peace for the people of Kyrgyzstan; 17. Invites relevant international organizations and States to continue to provide technical assistance and to work with the Government of Kyrgyzstan and other actors, as needed, to identify additional areas of assistance that will aid Kyrgyzstan in fulfilling its human rights obligations; 18. Requests the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to continue to provide technical assistance through her office in Bishkek, and to work with the GE.12-13630 59