A/HRC/30/66 international standards regarding the protection of civilians, particularly vulnerable ethnic and religious minorities. 51. In June 2015, UNAMI/OHCHR re-established a committee appointed by a conference on the rights of minorities held in Baghdad in March 2014 and attended by representatives of all minority ethnic and religious communities in Iraq. The participants had agreed to a declaration on the rights of minorities in Iraq and a road map of legislative, policy and other reforms that would strengthen their protection and facilitate their full and equal participation in political, social and economic life. The security situation had prevented the committee from convening any meetings until recently. 52. In the Kurdistan region of Iraq, UNAMI/OHCHR offered technical assistance to members of Parliament regarding draft legislation to establish a minorities council with a mandate to protect and promote the rights of minorities in the region. UNAMI/OHCHR made comments on the draft law, advising that the role of the council be made meaningful through elaboration of its mandate and that the issues of its independence and authority of be clarified. 5. Persons with disabilities 53. Across Iraq, UNAMI/OHCHR observed that persons with disabilities were often neglected in public discourse dominated by the ongoing armed conflict. They remain among the most vulnerable communities, and face numerous barriers to their full and equal participation in political, social, economic and cultural life. The full impact of the conflict on this group is unknown and the welfare of those living in areas under ISIL control or where conflict is ongoing remains a grave concern. 54. UNAMI has been working with members of the Government and with civil society to improve the enjoyment of rights by persons with disabilities. For instance, it delivered a training workshop on 26 May in coordination with a local non-governmental organization representing people with disabilities. Approximately 20 people with disabilities attended the workshop, together with government officials working on disability-related issues. The participants were trained on methodologies for improving advocacy to promote greater respect for their rights through an increased understanding of the legal regime of protection of persons with disabilities. C. 1. Administration of justice Judicial system and respect for due process 55. UNAMI/OHCHR continued to work with relevant government and judicial departments to address shortcomings in the application of due process and fair trial standards. Particular attention is given to respect for procedural guarantees, including the presumption of innocence, access to legal counsel, and consideration of the testimony of witnesses and other evidence provided as opposed to confessions that might have been extracted under duress. 56. UNAMI/OHCHR assists the Government in implementing law, policy and institutional reforms aimed to bring about greater respect for the rule of law, including due process and fair trial standards. 57. In May, UNAMI/OHCHR gave technical assistance to 30 lawyers from Anbar, Baghdad, Diyala and the Kurdistan region of Iraq on the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, human rights standards in the administration of justice, and the legal framework for the protection of internally displaced persons. UNAMI/OHCHR continues to provide 11