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. 30

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