2. the national human rights institution mandate United Nations S ­ pecial Procedures Working with Reproductive Rights Mandate Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples Focus on gathering information on violations of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, formulating recommendations and proposals, and work in close relation with other Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies etc.11 Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders With the framework of the 1998 Declaration on human rights defenders12 examine and respond to information on human rights defenders, establish cooperation and conduct dialogue with governments and other interested actors and recommend effective strategies better to protect human rights defenders and follow up on these recommendations.13 Working group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice Focus on developing dialogue and undertaking studies with relevant actors, including national human rights institutions, on best practices to eliminate laws that discriminate against women and to make recommendations on the i­mprovement and implementation of legislation to contribute to the ­realization of the MDGs.14 10 Commission on Human Rights resolution 2004/110. 11 Commission on Human Rights resolution 2001/57. 12 Human Rights Commission resolution 1998/7 as endorsed by UNGA, General Assembly Resolution A/RES/53/144. 13 Human Rights Commission resolution 2000/61. 14 HRC resolution 15/23 63