UN HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE FIELD PS4 – The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission fulfils its mandate and issues its final report. The Malian authorities implement its key recommendations, prioritizing victims’ rights, in accordance with Mali’s international obligations. With the technical support provided by the HRPD, transitional justice mechanisms in Mali increasingly operate in line with international human rights norms and standards. Although the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) has not yet published its report, it has opened a sub-office in Kidal. Mobile teams were deployed to Koulikoro, Banamba, Nara, Markala, Niono, Bourem, Ansongo, Goundam, Niafunké and Agoni to collect testimonies from victims living in remote areas. As of 30 November, the TJRC had received 10,247 depositions. The HRPD provided office equipment for the Kidal sub-office and facilitated a series of training workshops for the TJRC field officers and mobile teams. The HRPD also supported the TJRC in the development of its investigations strategy, which was adopted in October. Since November, the HRPD has participated in the TJRC committee in charge of preparing the public hearings. The first public hearing is scheduled to take place in March 2019, in Bamako. The HRPD continued to support victims’ associations and helped to build the capacity of 10 members of three local associations in Ménaka. The associations will extend support to victims and accompany them throughout the transitional justice process, including during the upcoming public hearings. 208 UN HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2018 Spotlights: UN HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE FIELD PS5 – UN-led prevention and protection strategies more fully integrate human rights information and standards. The HRPD contributed to the integration of international human rights norms, standards and principles into the work of MINUSMA by conducting training activities to inform members of the UN system about the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP). Between April and July, the HRPD organized training sessions in Timbuktu, Mopti, Gao and Ménaka regions targeting the UN system and the Malian armed forces. In May and November, the HRPD organized two conferences for the civilian military cooperation system of MINUSMA’s military component. It also conducted 29 risk assessments for projects designed to support non-UN forces. Of those assessed, the beneficiaries of eight projects were identified as being high risk for committing violations of international human rights or international humanitarian law. The beneficiaries of 17 projects were identified as posing a medium risk and four were identified as posing a low risk. For projects posing a medium or high risk, the HRPD recommended the implementation of a set of mitigating measures. The HRPD reporting process was the main source of information for the MINUSMA monitoring and reporting mechanism on conflict-related sexual violence. In 2018, six grave violations affecting children in armed conflict were documented and reported. Finally, the HRPD supported the Malian Defence and Security Forces as well as the criminal courts to ensure that they were operating in increasing compliance with relevant international standards under the Accountability pillar. Women MAURITANIA 1 Participation (P) 1 2 3 Population size Surface area Human Development Index NHRI (if applicable) 4.54 million 1,031,000 km² 0.520 (rank: 159/188 in 2016) Status A, 2011 Type of engagement Country Office Year established 2010 Field office(s) Nouakchott UN partnership framework Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development 2018-2022 Staff as of 31 December 2018 8 Total income US$1,334,835 XB requirements 2018 US$1,418,900 Total XB expenditure US$1,125,145 Personnel Non-personnel 49% 40% 11% $554,594 $444,671 $125,879 P1 – The Government will provide for processes for meaningful participation of civil society in the development and implementation of human rights-related National Action Plans and legislation. Rights-holders increasingly participated in selected public processes, due in part to OHCHR’s advocacy and capacity-building activities. The Commission for Human Rights and Humanitarian Action drafted a National Action Plan for the implementation of the 139 UPR recommendations accepted by Mauritania at the occasion of its second UPR cycle in 2015. The draft Action Plan integrates some human rights indicators and makes references to the SDGs. In accordance with OHCHR’s advocacy efforts, it is expected that the Government will validate the Action Plan in 2019, following consultations with civil society. PSC† Key OMP pillars in 2018 123 † Please refer to Data sources and notes on p.191. KEY PILLAR RESULTS: Peace and Security (PS) Accountability (A) A1 – Prison conditions increasingly comply with international standards due to monitoring and coordination of assistance efforts. Through monitoring, technical support and advocacy activities, OHCHR contributed to the improvement of detention facilities in their compliance with international human rights norms and standards. After undertaking a series of regular visits to places of detention, the Office provided practical recommendations to relevant authorities, which led to some positive results. For instance, at the Bir Moghrein Prison, the Registrar compiled a list of detainees who were or were on the verge of being held in prolonged pretrial detention. A number of these cases were forwarded to the Prosecutor General for action. In addition, a doctor was contracted to provide healthcare services to detainees. Furthermore, a 17-year-old boy who was convicted of murder and was sentenced to death had his sentence upheld on appeal (in violation of the CRC). The case was flagged by the Office and relayed to the Direction de la Protection Judiciaire de l’Enfant. Finally, a public report on places of detention is being drafted and is expected to be released in 2019. Shifts: Prevention PS3 – The host population affected by the presence of Malian refugees and victims of other humanitarian emergencies are increasingly involved in the development and implementation of response strategies. OHCHR supported the increased participation of rights-holders, especially women and discriminated groups, in selected processes in order to prevent conflicts between host populations and refugees. This was primarily done by facilitating dialogue between these groups and helping them to raise their issues with relevant authorities. Civic Space UN HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2018 209