to record the facts and, where possible, make findings of fact. This will permit the evidence to be made public and may also permit NGOs or individuals to have a stronger factual base to initiate proceedings themselves. This might be particularly important if specialized international or national tribunals are set up when the conflict ends. National human rights institutions should be aware of, and where possible fully document, particular human rights problems that may occur in conflict: the use of child soldiers or the use of sexual assault as a weapon, for example. 142