UN HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE FIELD In 2018, OHCHR helped the HRCSL to strengthen its screening tools. OHCHR also contributed to the development of standard operating procedures for the screening of peacekeepers that would be applied by the UN, the HRCSL and the Sri Lankan Government, including the military and the police. Participation (P) P6 – New laws establish transitional justice mechanisms and take into account the results of consultations in 2016. Wherever necessary, victims of violations, women, and groups with specific needs are consulted in more detail about each element of the transitional justice agenda. OHCHR advocated for the increased participation of rights-holders, especially women and discriminated groups, in selected public processes. The Office on Missing Persons was the first transitional justice mechanism established in the country. To date, six consultations have been conducted with stakeholders. When producing its first Interim Report with a set of priorities, the Office on Missing Persons took into account the report of the Consultations Task Force (CTF). OHCHR provided assistance with the archiving of the CTF’s materials and linking the archiving process to the work of the Office on Missing Persons. OHCHR also worked towards supporting the establishment of a National Mechanism for Reporting and Follow-up under the Mechanisms pillar. 276 UN HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2018 Spotlights: UN HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE FIELD TIMOR-LESTE 1 1 Population size Surface area 1.32 million 15,000 km² 2 3 Human Development Index NHRI (if applicable) 0.625 (rank: 130/188 in 2016) Status A, 2018 Type of engagement Human Rights Adviser Year established 2013 Field office(s) Dili UN partnership framework United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2015-2019 Staff as of 31 December 2018 4 XB requirements 2018 US$618,600 Key OMP pillars in 2018 123 human rights norms and standards in the course of their work. The NHRI, OHCHR and the police jointly developed the training materials. Two evaluations of the trainings were conducted in 2018. Six months after the police trainings had been delivered in two municipalities (Bobonaro and Oecusse), trainees and their commanders reported positive changes in behaviour, including a reduction in the use of force and more professional conduct when intervening in law enforcement situations. This in turn led to a reduced number of complaints against the police by members of the community. OHCHR led the one-day evaluation sessions that were conducted with the NHRI and police trainers. Please refer to Data sources and notes on p.191. Participation (P) P6 – Youth, women and discriminated groups, and those who represent them, regularly advocate for human rights. KEY PILLAR RESULTS: Accountability (A) A1 – The police and army comply with human rights standards that prohibit torture and ill-treatment. The police and armed forces demonstrated improvement in their compliance with international human rights norms and standards as a result of human rights training programmes that were designed, delivered and evaluated with the support of the Office. In February, a standardized programme of human rights training was initiated for mid-level ranking officers in the armed forces. During 2018, four five-day training modules were delivered to a total of 120 officers (21 women, 99 men). The training was based on a manual that had been prepared with support from OHCHR and was delivered by trainers from the NHRI, the Ministry of Defence and army officers who Youth Disabilities had previously completed an OHCHR training of trainers’ programme in mid-2017. The programme focused on the role of the army in respecting and protecting human rights in times of peace and crisis, including during searches, arrests and the use of force. An extracurricular session was also held on the rights of LGBTI persons during each training programme, which was facilitated by members of the NHRI and the LGBTI community in Timor-Leste. Human rights training for the police continued during the year. The training was conducted by two inspectors from the police force who had served as part of a team of trainers that provided training to the police from 2015 to 2017 and was composed of representatives from the NHRI and the national police. The two inspectors enhanced the training by delivering a condensed version that enabled 1,165 police officers (150 women, 1,015 men) to learn about The Office made a significant contribution to enhancing the meaningful participation of youth, LGBTI persons and women in selected public processes by providing technical expertise, funding and support for advocacy campaigns. In 2018, a group of young volunteers with HATUTAN, a community organization, advocated for the equal rights of LGBTI persons across Timor-Leste. The group produced a campaign video entitled “The Road to Acceptance.” While it featured stories of violence and rejection, it also showed families embracing their daughters, sons and siblings who identify as LGBTI. The video formed the basis for discussions on how to increase respect for the equal rights of LGBTI persons in Dili and throughout the countryside, particularly among youth, students, adults, officials and civil society. OHCHR provided technical support to Shifts: HATUTAN about human rights advocacy and assisted the group in reinforcing messages about equal rights and inclusion. Based on HATUTAN’s advocacy with the private sector, six companies that are based in Timor-Leste signed the Standards of Conduct for Business to tackle discrimination against LGBTI persons that was launched by OHCHR in 2017. At the request of HATUTAN, the Office provided training on the Standards of Conduct to these six companies and other interested companies. In October, two Timorese youth, one young man from the LGBTI community and one woman with a visual disability, increased their knowledge about human rights and effective advocacy by taking part in the twoweek “Diplomacy Training Programme,” which was facilitated by the University of New South Wales. They joined 21 human rights defenders from the region to learn about international human rights law and the UN human rights mechanisms. OHCHR funded the participation of these two young persons and conducted sessions on the UN human rights mechanisms. The four young people who were supported by OHCHR to participate in the programme in 2017 and 2018 have continued to advocate on a range of human rights issues, including disability and LGBTI rights, violence against women, the excessive use of force by security forces and effective human rights budgeting. During the reporting period, the Human Rights Defenders Network conducted regular advocacy on key human rights issues with decision-makers. This network of 11 NGOs, including those working on the rights of women, persons with disabilities and the LGBTI community, was established in 2015 with the technical support and funds from OHCHR. The network held three press conferences in 2018, led the drafting of a human rights agenda, which was submitted to the new government, and supported victims in accessing justice. Prevention Civic Space Inequalities Non-Discrimination (ND) ND1 – Laws, policies and practices more effectively combat discrimination in all forms, and responsible authorities actively work to “leave no one behind”, including by addressing the root causes of inequality. The Office contributed to improving the compliance of legislation, policy and planning with international human rights norms and standards on the rights of persons with disabilities by supporting the development of guidelines to this effect. Guidelines on integrating disability into legislation, policy and planning were prepared in a highly participatory process that included consultations with persons with disabilities, disabled persons organizations (DPOs), civil society, various State institutions, UN agencies and interested donors. The CRPD was used to formulate the overall framework for the guidelines, which were also informed by the recommendations and general comments issued by the UN human rights mechanisms, in particular the CRPD and the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities. The guidelines also called for gender analysis when drafting laws, policies and plans. OHCHR provided technical expertise throughout the drafting process. By the end of the year, the final version had been shared with various institutions and DPOs. ND7 – The public supports a human rights approach to disability; the public opposes discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The Office contributed to improving the narrative on the rights of persons with disabilities and LGBTI persons in Timor-Leste Global Constituency UN HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2018 277