 The role and position of the Ombudsperson and National Preventive Mechanism, as the main bodies / institutions working towards the strengthening of the national human rights system and the protection and guarantee of human rights for all, should be enhanced. Theme 17: Elections HRMMU 15 June 2014 Report To the Government of Ukraine and other stakeholders:  As a representative body of the country, the Parliament should reflect the new political and social reality of the country; therefore there is a need for new parliamentary elections. Glossary CAT – Committee Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment CCP – Criminal Code Procedure CEDAW – Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women CERD – Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination CESCR – Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights CRC – Committee on the Rights of the Child HRC – Human Rights Council HR Committee – Human Rights Committee HRMMU – Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine ICCPR – International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights IOM – International Organization for Migration OHCHR – Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights OPCAT – Optional Protocol on the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment 194 | P a g e