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75.
The lack of free, prior and informed consent of Mozambican populations resettled
as a result of mining and development projects;
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The lack of information on the National Human Rights Commission, the national
human rights institutions mandated with the promotion and protection of human
rights;
Human Rights Defenders
77.
The lack of information on legislation and measures which have been put in place
to ensure the protection of human rights defenders;
Indigenous Populations/Communities
78.
The lack of information on indigenous populations, in addition to policies or
programs to ensure protection of this vulnerable group.
V.
Recommendations
79.
In view of the foregoing, the Commission recommends that the Government of
Mozambique should:
i.
Take the necessary measures to ratify and domesticate the following regional and
international human rights instruments:
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The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance;
The African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally
Displaced Persons in Africa;
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights;
The Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights; and
The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
ii.
Make the declaration under Article 34(6) of the Protocol on the African Court to
allow individuals and NGOs to seize the African Court directly;
iii.
Expedite the revision, enactment and dissemination of laws which are being drafted
or amended;
iv.
Ensure that all the relevant stakeholders, including human rights NGOs, are
involved in the preparation of periodic reports;
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