• • • • • • • • • Civil and political rights; Freedom of expression; Education; Health; Labour rights; Social security; Property rights; Recreation; Environment and human development. The plan also provides for stronger cooperation with international human rights organizations and mechanisms such as the Commission on Human Rights, the InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights and the Inter-American Institute of Human Rights. With a view to implementing the plan, several prior measures were envisaged by the National Commission. They aim at strengthening the legal, administrative and financial capacity of government entities, in particular the National Commission on Human Rights, in order to mainstream human rights and implement the plan. Of particular importance is the establishment of a committee comprising representatives of the Government and civil society to monitor implementation of the plan. 4.11 Bolivia (1999) The Bolivian “National Plan of Action for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the Medium and Long Term” is set out in a 19-page document. The plan begins by noting that Bolivia is going through an extraordinary period in its history, one in which it is strengthening its institutions, particularly those relating to the defence, protection and promotion of human rights. It points out that recognition of multi-ethnic and multicultural values has become a key element in domestic politics. While the plan does not attempt a systematic analysis of the present situation, it highlights problems such as domestic violence, discrimination against women, the critical situation of the rights of indigenous peoples and drug trafficking. It is comprehensive in its approach to human rights, substantive and forward-looking, envisaging, for example, the establishment of new governmental agencies. The document does not describe the process of developing the plan, nor does it comment on the role of civil society. The plan does not establish any time frame for implementation. The objectives of the plan are grouped under five thematic headings: • • • • • Respect, defence and promotion of human rights; Civic education; Strengthening of institutions; Legislative reform; and Strengthening of civil society. 38