Rejected Recommendations Undertake impartial, independent and comprehensive investigations into the 2008 election-related violence, including cases of rape, with guarantees of protection for witnesses, survivors and their families, and prosecute the alleged perpetrators (Canada). Establish an independent civilian authority charged with receiving complaints and investigating allegations of crimes committed by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, military and armed forces (Austria). Expedite the investigation of all human rights allegations with a view towards bringing the perpetrators to justice (Thailand). Strengthen its efforts in the fight against impunity (Slovenia). Take the necessary measures so that all allegations of human rights violations are duly investigated and that the perpetrators are brought to justice (Switzerland). Embark on a reform of the judiciary to ensure its independence and impartiality (Spain). . . . . . . 2.2. b Second Review, 2011 Zimbabwe was reviewed for the second time on November 2, 2016. In total 260 recommendations were made and 142 were accepted. Accepted Recommendations . Ensure that the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) and National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) are adequately resourced to enable them to fully and effectively fulfill their mandates. (Germany) Accelerate efforts to ensure the full operationalisation of the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) (South Africa and Sweden). Take legislative measures to guarantee the independence of the NPRC and to ensure it is provided with the necessary powers and resources to effectively fulfil its constitutional mandate. (Switzerland) Further enhance the role of the NPRC. (Tunisia) Adopt measures to prevent and eliminate all abuses of sexual violence against girls and women, ensuring that perpetrators are effectively held to account , including with the full coordination of the ZGC. (Turkey) Ensure victims of sexual and gender-based violence have access to social and legal support, and that perpetrators are brought to justice. (Canada). Provide training for judges and prosecutors. (Timor-Leste) . . . . . . Pending Extend a standing invitation to UN Special Procedures (Portugal, Turkey, Congo, Ghana, Rwanda) . This report was compiled before the final adoption of the report hence the statistics referred here may differ from the final record. 6 STATE OF TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE IN ZIMBABWE 2017 REPORT NATIONAL TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE WORKING GROUP ZIMBABWE