39. Through its legislative activities and functions relating to the control of the actions of the
government, the National Assembly contributes to the promotion and protection of human
rights. It is responsible for making the rights enshrined in the Constitution a reality and
providing legislative follow-up to the regional and international commitments made by Mali.
Through questions to the Government and commissions of enquiry, it can query the
Government on any human rights violation situation and request it to adopt appropriate
measures to put an end to the situation.
Other institutions of the Republic:
40. The other institutions of the Republic are as follows: the High Court of Justice, the High
Council of Local Government Authorities as well as the Economic, Social and Cultural
Council.
C. Independent Structures:
41. The human rights promotion and protection organs are the National Human Rights
Commission, the Office of the Ombudsman, the High Communications Council, and the
National Committee on Equal Access to the State Media as well as the Organizations and
Associations for the protection of vulnerable groups.
National Human Rights Commission:
42. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is an independent administrative
authority tasked with contributing to the promotion and respect of human rights through
advice, proposals and evaluations in the area of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
43. Established by Law No. 09-042 of 19 November, 2009, the NHRC is for these purposes
tasked with the following:
(i) Consider all situations in which human rights violations have been observed or brought to
its attention and take any appropriate action with the relevant authorities on the matter;
(ii) Advise or make recommendations to the Government or any relevant authority on any
human rights-related issue;
(iii) Draw the attention of the authorities to all decisions or actions likely to infringe upon
human rights;
(iv) recommend to the Government all measures or actions likely to promote or protect
human rights, particularly in the area of legislation and regulation as well as in administrative
practices;
(v) Carry out sensitization, information, educational and communications activities aimed at
ensuring the promotion and respect of human rights or participating in them;
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