OHCHR in Timor-Leste (2006-2007)

Background

By its resolution S/2006/686, the Security Council established on 24 August 2006 and for an initial period of six months, the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). The mandate of the Human Rights and Transitional Justice Section of UNMIT includes promotion and protection as well as monitoring. It inter-alia, monitors and reports on the human rights situation, provides support for strengthening the Timorese institutional and societal capacity for the monitoring, promotion and protection of human rights, and also assists the Timorese authorities to ensure accountability for human rights abuses and redress for victims. The unit will also ensure effective follow-up to and implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Special Commission of Inquiry and those of other transitional mechanisms. OHCHR l provides substantive and methodological support to the unit in all phases of the mission. At its signature, OHCHR's technical cooperation project with the Government of Timor-Leste will be implemented on the ground by the Human Rights and Transitional Justice Section.
 

2006-2007 Programme

 
The technical cooperation project will include activities in relation with the newly established Ombudsperson's Office (the Provedor), the parliament, the Government and the civil society. The main partners will be the various Ministries, law enforcement units, the Provedor, the Parliament, the NGOs and the UNCT.
 

Expected Accomplishments

 
Greater awareness among the Afghan people, particularly women, of their human rights and the availability of redress for human rights abuses.

Enhanced human rights monitoring and investigating capacity in the regions.

Enhanced conformity of national laws and policies with international human rights standards.

Contributing towards holding accountable those responsible for serious war crimes and crimes against humanity with a view to ending impunity.

Human rights principles and standards incorporated and adhered to in all United Nations activities in the country.