UN HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE FIELD recommendations that require the Government of Kenya to collect data on persons with albinism and indigenous persons. As a member of the Steering Group set up by the Government of Kenya to develop the plan, OHCHR provided advice on its contents and participated in consultations with a wide range of stakeholders, including women and indigenous peoples. Accountability (A) A2 – Strengthened national mechanisms provide redress to victims and accountability for human rights violations, including for economic and social rights. Following technical support that was provided to the NCHR, the Commission began documenting the instances of sexual violence that took place during and after the 2017 elections. The outcome report, launched in November, details the documented cases and makes recommendations to different stakeholders, including the President, the State Department for Gender Affairs, the national police and civil society. The findings of the report have also led to the development of a study that will be undertaken by OHCHR and Physicians for Human Rights on gaps in the responses of the police, medical practitioners and the judiciary to the sexual violence that occurred during the elections. Moreover, OHCHR continued to support the Government in the development of a reparation policy for victims of gross human rights violations under the Peace and Security pillar. 204 UN HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2018 Spotlights: UN HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE FIELD LIBERIA Population size1 Surface area1 Human Development Index2 NHRI (if applicable)3 4.85 million 111,000 km² 0.435 (rank: 180/188 in 2016) Status A, 2017 Type of engagement Country Office Year established 2018 Field office(s) Monrovia UN partnership framework United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2013-2018 Staff as of 31 December 2018 3 Total income US$2,882,875 XB requirements 2018 US$2,105,800 Total XB expenditure US$1,130,178 OHCHR sought to contribute to the functioning of national protection mechanisms in line with international human rights standards by building the capacity of relevant stakeholders. Personnel Non-personnel PSC† 56% 38% 6% $629,467 $426,939 $73,772 Key OMP pillars in 2018 123 † Please refer to Data sources and notes on p.191. KEY PILLAR RESULTS: Accountability (A) A 2 – The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) takes forward the national Palava Hut talks on memorialization and reparations. Commission. The entities presented individual progress reports that revealed most of the recommendations had been implemented. Through advisory services and advocacy, OHCHR took steps to contribute to the functioning of transitional justice mechanisms in conformity with international human rights norms and standards. In addition, on 9 November, the Office supported a one-day national conference in order for civil society organizations to discuss opportunities for and challenges to the realization of truth and justice in Liberia. During the event, OHCHR called upon the Government of Liberia and its population to ensure that accountability processes are nationally owned and compliant with international standards. On 30 August, the INCHR, with technical support from OHCHR, held a one-day technical working session to solicit updates from all government ministries, agencies and corporations related to the status of the implementation of all recommendations issued by the Truth and Reconciliation Youth A2 – The Ministry of Justice’s Human Rights Division and other relevant institutions cooperate with County Attorneys, Judges and Public Defenders to prosecute high profile cases involving sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and harmful traditional practices (HTP). In July, OHCHR collaborated with the INCHR and the Human Rights Advocacy Platform (a civil society organization) to conduct a workshop on human rights protection, with a specific focus on sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices. The workshop was attended by 40 participants and included representatives from the Liberia Immigration Service, the national police, the armed forces, civil society organizations and the INCHR. Participants increased their knowledge and awareness of human rights protection mechanisms at the national, regional and international levels. They also reviewed the roles and responsibilities of different actors in the prevention of and response to sexual and gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices. MADAGASCAR Population size1 Surface area1 Human Development Index2 NHRI (if applicable)3 26.26 million 587,000 km² 0.519 (rank: 158/188 in 2016) Status C, 2006 Type of engagement Human Rights Adviser Year established 2011 Field office(s) Antananarivo UN partnership framework United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2019-2023 Staff as of 31 December 2018 4 XB requirements 2018 US$1,206,500 Key OMP pillars in 2018 123 Please refer to Data sources and notes on p.191. KEY PILLAR RESULTS: Accountability (A) A1 – The Independent National Human Rights Commission is fully operational by 2020. The Office contributed to enhanced conformity of the Independent National Human Rights Commission (INHRC) with the Paris Principles by advocating for sufficient resources and autonomy as well as building the capacity of the Commission to process complaints. The Office assisted in setting up a solid structural and organizational foundation of the INHRC. It undertook advocacy with State authorities to bring it in line with the Paris Principles, including by ensuring access to sufficient resources and staff, its own premises and autonomy from State entities. To this end, the INHRC rented office space and hired basic staff making its work more efficient. In addition, the INHRC’s budget has been integrated into the Finance Law, which has only been operational since February. Shifts: OHCHR organized capacity-building sessions on techniques and procedures related to the handling of complaints. As a result, the INHRC established a database on received complaints. OHCHR also produced a manual on how to handle complaints, taking into account gender considerations, which is being systematically used throughout the INHRC. During the reporting period, the INHRC visited 21 detention facilities and, with financial and technical support from OHCHR, conducted eight investigative missions regarding allegations of human rights violations. The INHRC also participated in the establishment of the Southern African Development Community Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions and Ombudsman. In October, the Parliament adopted revised legislation designating the INHRC as the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), in line with OPCAT, which was ratified by Madagascar in December 2016. Its request for accreditation was submitted to GANHRI in February 2018 and it will be examined in 2019. Civic Space UN HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2018 205