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50.
In Guatemala, in 2006, OHCHR provided assistance to the prosecutor’s office in drafting
a general instruction for prosecutors on the issue of trafficking of persons, with particular
reference to the issue of irregular international adoptions.
51.
More generally, in the context of training exercises for police and prison officials that are
conducted in many field offices, issues relating to standing orders and internal rules are
frequently covered in such training exercises. OHCHR publications on human rights and
administration of justice provide a measure of regulatory guidance, and these publications are
normally used in trainings, workshops and seminars.
C. Specific projects to strengthen the administration of justice
52.
OHCHR undertakes specific projects that are designed to help establish or improve
institutions, programmes or activities that are designed to promote and protect human rights.
However, these specific projects cannot be categorized as training, workshops or seminars or as
efforts to help a State change its legal framework. These projects are country specific and relate
to particular circumstances. Examples are given below where OHCHR has undertaken specific
projects.
53.
In Afghanistan, UNAMA has worked closely with the International Bar Association and
the Ministry of Justice with a view to establishing an independent Afghan Bar Association.
54.
In Angola, the Human Rights Office co-financed the installation of a “case tracking
system” that uses database technology to allow the monitoring of preventive detention periods.
In addition to training on international human rights standards, training of trainers on mediation
was conducted for judges, prosecutors, lawyers, social workers and civil society representatives
as a first step to integrate mediation into the Angolan legal framework. Contributions were also
made to the curriculum of the National Institute of Judiciary Studies that trains prosecutors and
judges.
55.
In Burundi, a legal assistance programme was carried out. Sixteen national lawyers
worked on the programme and assisted 632 persons: 562 defendants and 70 plaintiffs. By 2005,
the 16 national lawyers had been able to dispose of 375 out of 836 cases. All remaining cases
were transferred to Avocats Sans Frontières and two national partners.8
56.
In Colombia, OHCHR provided advice on implementing a career structure for
prosecutors and other officials from the Attorney-General’s Office, and strengthening the
national unit for human rights and international humanitarian law. It also worked with the
Government and other entities to ensure a better treatment of persons detained in Colombia’s
prisons. It provided advice to the human rights unit of the Attorney-General’s Office for
analysing possible links between members of security forces, civilian officials, private
individuals and paramilitary groups. The Office worked with the School of Criminal
Investigation and Forensic Sciences to develop an institutional training programme.
8
Annual Reports 2004 & 2005: Implementation of Activities and Use of Funds, OHCHR,
Geneva.
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