UN HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE FIELD P4 – Civil society monitors more systematically and is in a position to raise human rights concerns. Women human rights defenders are able to raise concerns affecting them, and enhance their ability to seek redress for threats and attacks against them. The Office contributed to the increasingly meaningful participation of rights-holders, especially women and discriminated groups, in public processes. This was primarily achieved by training civil society representatives on human rights issues relevant to their work and supporting their monitoring and advocacy efforts. In 2018, the first national Network of Women Human Rights Defenders was established and formally launched. This result followed an OHCHR-organized national conference for women human rights defenders in 2017. At the conference, participants agreed to create a national network to strengthen their advocacy efforts with relevant local and national authorities. The Office also trained civil society organizations on how to undertake human rights advocacy with international and regional human rights mechanisms and with national and local authorities and how to integrate human rights monitoring interventions into their planning processes. In September, OHCHR began rolling out the updated version of the human rights case database to civil society organizations. The recipient organizations have acknowledged the critical role of the database in their documentation and reporting of human rights violations. UN HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE FIELD Accountability (A) A2 – National justice and human rights mechanisms, including the Uganda Human Rights Commission and the judiciary, provide redress and accountability to victims in more cases. OHCHR contributed to strengthening national accountability and protection mechanisms to ensure that they are functioning in increased compliance with international human rights standards. These efforts included providing technical support for the review of guidance books that are used by the judiciary and advocating for the implementation of relevant legislation. In 2017, the Judicial Training Institute began working on a guidance book on economic, social and cultural rights for judicial and court officials aimed at strengthening the judicial enforcement of these rights in Uganda. In 2018, OHCHR supported the Institute in finalizing the book, which will be launched in 2019. Moreover, the Judicial Service Commission reviewed the Citizen’s Handbook on Law and Administration of Justice in Uganda. OHCHR facilitated consultations in four regions of the country to get inputs on the handbook from different stakeholders. Once it is finalized, the Office will support its printing and dissemination. Finally, OHCHR continued to advocate for the effective implementation of the Prohibition and Prevention of Torture Act, approved in 2012. Despite the high number of complaints of torture and ill-treatment, no criminal prosecutions have yet taken place under the Act. Development (D) WEST AFRICA D8 – The State’s statistical frameworks, including the national standards indicator framework (NSI) and the results and resources framework (RRF), increasingly comply with international human rights norms, standards and principles with respect to data for national development. Type of engagement Regional Office Countries of engagement Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo In its effort to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Office sought to improve the compliance of selected State programmes with international human rights standards, including by facilitating technical advice on the human rightsbased approach. A total of 67 participants (38 female, 29 male) from the SDG National Taskforce and Technical Working Groups were trained on human rights indicators and a human rights-based approach to data. These training activities resulted in the development of an analysis of groups left behind in Uganda and a list of human rights indicators that will be incorporated into Uganda’s SDG framework. Furthermore, a discussion was held to establish a memorandum of understanding between the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, the UHRC, the National Planning Authority and the Office of the Prime Minister. In addition to the above, OHCHR has advocated for the compliance of proposed bills with international human rights principles, including the CRPD under the Non-Discrimination pillar. It has also provided technical support for the implementation of a database to follow up on the implementation of human rights recommendations issued in relation to Uganda under the Mechanisms pillar. Year established 2007 Field office(s) Dakar Staff as of 31 December 2018 12 Total income US$3,221,885 XB requirements 2018 US$5,753,900 Total XB expenditure Personnel Spotlights: Women A2 – In three countries, transitional justice mechanisms are in place and functioning in line with international human rights norms and standards. Transitional justice mechanisms were established and/or strengthened, in compliance with international human rights norms and standards, with the technical support of the Office. US$805,689 Non-personnel PSC† 32% 58% 10% $254,656 $464,770 $86,262 Total RB expenditure In the Gambia, following the December 2017 adoption of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission Act by the National Assembly, the Commission was formally established. The Office is helping to strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of the Commission, which has already undertaken a number of hearings of victims of human rights violations. US$1,096,112 Personnel Nonpersonnel 92% 8% $1,012,201 $83,911 Key OMP pillars in 2018 A3 – States in the region ensure that women, persons with disabilities and LGBTI persons have effective access to justice and that perpetrators of violence are duly prosecuted by a competent criminal court. † Please refer to Data sources and notes on p.191. KEY PILLAR RESULTS: Accountability (A) A1 – In three countries, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) operate effectively, or have been strengthened, in accordance with the Paris Principles. The Regional Office contributed to the increased establishment and functioning of national human rights institutions (NHRIs), in line with international standards, by providing technical advice and advocating with authorities for the reform of related legislation. In Burkina Faso, a new law increasing the independence of the National Human 220 UN HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2018 law reforming the National Commission of Human Rights and Citizenship was submitted to the Council of Ministers for review. Rights Commission was adopted. OHCHR conducted an induction workshop to enhance the capacities of the new members and staff of the Commission, which, among other outcomes, led to the development of a strategic plan for 2019-2021 and an annual action plan for 2019. In Côte d’Ivoire, the Government submitted a draft law to the Parliament, for its consideration and adoption, aimed at reforming the NHRI in order to bring it in line with the Paris Principles. In addition, OHCHR provided the NHRI with methodological tools to enhance its reporting capacity. Finally, in Cabo Verde, a draft Shifts: OHCHR advocated with authorities to ensure that accountability or protection mechanisms that conform to international human rights standards are in place and/ or functioning. The Office monitored 10 women’s prisons in Senegal and interviewed more than 90 per cent of the prisoners about their detention conditions and the status of their judicial proceedings. This monitoring was carried out in partnership with the Observatory of Places of Deprivation of Liberty and the Association of Senegalese Women Jurists. Reports were prepared after each visit and meetings were held with the judicial and prison authorities to follow Civic Space UN HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2018 221