ANNEX I: UN HUMAN RIGHTS’ THEORY OF CHANGE AND RESULTS FRAMEWORK Enhancing equality and countering discrimination RIGHTS-HOLDERS CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS [EA5] uu National human rights institutions and civil society create and support participatory mechanisms to enhance equality and counter discrimination DUTY-BEARERS COMPLY WITH THEIR OBLIGATIONS [EA1] uu Increased use of anti-discrimination and equality standards by judges and prosecutors uu State agents and political and faith-based actors increasingly comply with human rights standards related to public freedoms and take measures for the development of an independent and pluralistic civil society uu Constitutions, laws and policies increasingly protect human uu Increased and effective use of national protection systems by individuals and groups faced with discrimination rights, especially land and housing rights and with particular attention to non-discrimination and gender equality, in the context of development and exploitation of natural resources uu Legal frameworks, public policies and institutions are in place and functioning to combat sexual and gender-based violence, trafficking and related exploitation [EA2] uu Increased ratification of international human rights instruments and review of reservations [EA4] uu Legislation, policies and practices increasingly comply with anti-discrimination and equality standards uu Increased number of specialized equality bodies, focal points and NHRIs working on equality and non-discrimination in line with international standards uu Increased representation of marginalized and discriminated groups in State institutions and decision-making bodies [EA7] uu Increased number and diversity of rights-holders, and of national human rights institutions and civil society actors acting on their behalf, making use of United Nations and regional human rights mechanisms and bodies [EA6] uu Increased compliance and engagement of Member States with international human rights mechanisms [EA8] uu Progressive development of international and regional human rights law in areas relevant to the thematic priorities [EA10] uu Increased integration of human rights in international and regional processes relevant to migration uu Increased responsiveness of the international community in ensuring accountability for gross human rights violations [EA11] uu Implementation of the Secretary-General’s Guidance Notes and Guidelines on Racial Discrimination and Protection of Minorities and the UN Indigenous Peoples’ Partnership UN HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2017 149