As UNOCI’s periodic reports on the human rights situation in Côte d’Ivoire show, serious violations continue to be committed in most parts of the country,mainly by elements of the defence and security forces, members of armed and unarmed militia, and armed criminals operating in the west and in the zone of confidence. As the country emerges from conflict, the Human Rights Division of ONUCI is expected to help strengthen human rights by integrating a human rights perspective into the various planning processes of the UN system, including the Common Country Assessment and the UN Development Assistance Framework. The Human Rights Division thus intends to continue empowering duty-bearers and rights-holders to respond to human rights concerns and, with the availability of new funds, to focus on encouraging the Government to meet its regional and international obligations.
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