Paraguay: a coordinated approach through a network of institutions Paraguay’s seventh report to the Committee was prepared using a coordinated network of institutions. The “Human Rights Network of the Executive Level” is composed of 23 institutions, including representatives from the legislature, judiciary and civil society organisations. The Network is overseen by the Ministry of Justice. It has a broad mandate which includes monitoring the implementation of human rights treaties, assisting in the preparation of reports to human rights bodies and developing implementation actions plans. To aid the gathering of data and assist the work of this Network, Paraguay has developed, in cooperation with the OHCHR, an online public system to collate information and monitor recommendations from human rights bodies. Rwanda: a multi-institutional taskforce led by the Ministry of Justice The preparation of the Republic of Rwanda’s second periodic report to the Committee was coordinated by the “National Treaty Body Reporting Taskforce”. The Taskforce is headed by the Ministry of Justice and is composed of representatives from all branches of government as well as from civil society. To assist in the preparation of the report to the Committee, the Taskforce organized meetings and stakeholder consultations, involving workshops, and interviews with representatives of public institutions responsible for implementation of the Convention, the national human rights institution and civil society organisations. CONSULTATION WHEN PREPARING REPORTS AND IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS  In preparing reports and reflecting on the Committee’s observations and recommendations, many States consult across relevant government departments as well as with a range of other stakeholders such as national human rights institutions, NPMs and NGOs. Not only does this assist the government in gathering accurate and relevant information, it has also been found to establish lines of communication between State institutions and other actors, build trust between them, and solidify relations such that any reforms can be more smoothly implemented. National statistics offices can also be helpful in providing and collecting important data for reports. Burkina Faso: consultations with government departments and civil society Burkina Faso’s initial report to the Committee was prepared following consultations with various government departments and civil society organisations. The consultation process involved meetings between the stakeholders and the drafting team, an analysis of their publications, and review by a validation workshop. The validation workshop was attended by a range of stakeholders concerned with human rights issues in general and torture in particular. The draft report was also submitted for the consideration of the Interministerial Committee on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law and adopted by the Council of Ministers. Burkina Faso noted that the process of preparing its report provided an opportunity to review its legislative, administrative and judicial provisions on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. TOOL: Reporting to the UN Committee against Torture 5/9