efficiency of the registration of particulars to ensure that every individual enjoys his rights
through the computerization of all the registry centres.
Increase the number of reception centres for women accused of witchcraft and adopt
specific measures to ensure their protection
109. The processes for the passage of a law concerning women accused of witchcraft are ongoing. In addition to punishing perpetrators of violence against this social stratum, it aims at
encouraging the reintegration of victims into their communities of origin. Reception centres
for victims of social exclusion, including women accused of witchcraft and excluded from
their communities, have been set up. There are thirteen (13) reception centres which have
been recognized by the Ministry of Social Welfare and National Solidarity. Besides, in 2012,
the government adopted a national plan of action against the social exclusion of persons
accused of witchcraft. The related offences have been factored into the draft criminal code.
Provide the National Human Rights Commission with human resources and an adequate
budget to ensure the discharge of its human rights promotion and protection mission and
ensure that it complies with the Paris Principles, particularly where its independence is
concerned.
110. Initially established by a Decree, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is
now governed by Law No. 062-2009/AN of 21 December, 2009. The necessary texts for the
normal running of the institution have been passed. Particular mention can be made of
Decree No.2010-559/PRES/PM/MPDH on the organization and running of the NHRC,
which was passed on 21 September, 2010 to make the new institution function. Another
decree, Decree No. 2012-869/PRES/PM/MDHPC on the appointment of Commissioners to
the National Human Rights Commission, was passed on 3 October, 2012. The new members
of the NHRC, who are 24 in number and drawn from Ministries, Associations, traditional and
religious communities, the Medical Association and the Bar, took office on 7 February, 2013.
The Chairman of the NHRC, who was elected by the members of the Commission, took
office on 27 March, 2013.
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