317. Likewise, Act No. 51/AN/99/4th L and Decree No. 2000-129/PRE on the Ombudsman, play a key role in the promotion and respect for the principle of equal treatment and fair application of the law in disputes between citizens and public authorities. 318. The Institution receives, examines and decides on complaints filed by citizens who believe they have been wronged by the public administration. The Ombudsman, through its mediation activities and the authority vested in it by the Law, contributes to settling a number of disputes and restoring the rule of law for the benefit of citizens. 319. Its documentation and archive unit also provides legal information to the public and the civil service. Finally, this State institution drafts proposals for reform of law and regulations in the form of circulars addressed to the relevant ministerial departments or agencies for a more equitable application of constitutional rights. 320. The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) is the human rights defence institution empowered to alert public authorities on human rights violations and proposes measures intended to address these through the opinions, recommendations and reports it publishes. 321. Measures are also proposed to public institutions with respect to initiatives in favour of human rights promotion and protection and in particular, the ratification of international human rights instruments, compliance and harmonization of national legislation and practices with these instruments. It encourages widespread information on and public awareness of human rights to eliminate all forms of discrimination and racism. It is a framework for consultation among public actors and civil society representatives working on human rights related issues. 322. Authorities in Djibouti issued in April 2012 a decree guaranteeing independence and immunity for CNDH members enabling them to properly fulfil their mission. With the support of the State as well as technical and financial partners, the CNDH now has budgetary resources, appropriate office space and human resources. 323. Djibouti is currently revising the main texts governing the CNDH to bring them in line with the Paris Principles and hence ensure its membership to the International Coordinating Committee. 324. The Commission actively participates, within the Inter-ministerial Coordinating Committee, in the preparation and submission of periodic reports to the treaty bodies under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. 325. It organized several workshops for journalists, magistrates, legal practitioners and members of civil society to raise awareness and familiarize them with human rights principles. 3. Duty to treat others with respect and of mutual tolerance 59