(2017) 1 African Human Rights Yearbook 97 was tasked with developing a second study that would represent an analytical compilation of its results.85 The Council, like it did with the first resolution, expressly called for the cooperation of NGOs and other stakeholders,86 and included a provision in the resolution committing itself to be prepared to take additional action to reduce preventable maternal deaths and injuries during its next session.87 This consistent and deliberate setting aside of time and space on the Council’s agenda during a specified upcoming session to address ongoing efforts to reduce preventable maternal deaths also served as evidence of political will and ensured that preventable maternal mortality remained visible within the United Nations system. Complying with the Council’s request, the UNHCHR engaged a wide range of stakeholders, including 14 NGOs and five NHRIs, in developing an analytical report.88 This second report identified good or effective practices in adopting a human rights-based approach to eliminating preventable maternal mortality and morbidity. It outlined how such initiatives embodied a human rights-based approach and which aspects succeeded in achieving a reduction in maternal mortality and morbidity through a human rights-based approach. These aspects included those that enhanced the status of women; strengthened health systems; addressed unsafe abortion; expanded access to sexual and reproductive rights; and improved monitoring and evaluation of states’ accountability measures.89 The report further provided concrete examples of ways in which similar initiatives could give effect more fully to a human rights-based approach in Africa,90 and other regions. A thorough review of these examples by African countries, and their application in existing regional initiatives on maternal mortality, could strengthen their chances of successfully reducing preventable maternal deaths. 85 As above, para 10. As above, para 7. 87 As above, para 11. 88 A/HRC/18/27, para 1, available http://www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/women/ docs/WRGS/A-HRC-18-27_en.pdf (accessed 14 July 2017). 89 As above, para 5. 90 As above, paras 35-50. 86