A/HRC/RES/57/27 (f) The cooperation of Somalia with the Human Rights Committee and the presentation of its initial report under article 40 of the Covenant,1 covering the period 2012– 2020, and the spirit of transparency and cooperation in which the delegation of Somalia engaged with the Committee in the consideration of that report during its 140th session; (g) The launch of the national reconciliation framework by the Prime Minister on 30 April 2024 in Mogadishu, which represents a pivotal milestone in the pursuit of peace, unity and progress by Somalia and acts as a guiding structure for the country’s reconciliation efforts, symbolizing hope and unity while laying the groundwork for a future defined by peace, prosperity and inclusivity; (h) The continued implementation of the national durable solutions strategy for 2020–2024, fostering a supportive environment for internally displaced persons, refugees, asylum-seekers, returnees and vulnerable communities to access equitable solutions, and notes that the Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, through its Durable Solutions Unit, in collaboration with federal member states and international partners, has launched an action plan to ensure that 1 million internally displaced persons can access sustainable, long-term solutions; (i) The development of the country’s first national digital inclusion policy, focusing on those in vulnerable and marginalized situations, who may include women and girls, youth, rural communities, the urban poor, older persons, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons and refugees, as well as businesses, which mandates equitable access to information and communications technology initiatives, aiming for participation rates that meet or exceed national averages, and calls for legal and institutional changes to support full digital inclusion by 2033, proposing new legislation to integrate these groups into the digital economy; (j) The launch of the National Action Plan for Children in Somalia on 17 September 2024, which marks a pivotal step in the dedication of Somalia to advancing the welfare and rights of its youngest residents and details strategic initiatives focused on improving child protection, education, health and overall well-being; (k) The drafting by the Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development of a comprehensive national mechanism for a reporting and follow-up policy that will establish a robust framework to ensure greater transparency, accountability and efficiency in addressing human rights issues and is designed to facilitate better coordination among various governmental and non-governmental entities, thereby strengthening the overall human rights infrastructure; 2. Recalls the active engagement of the Federal Government of Somalia with the universal periodic review mechanism in May 2021, in this regard also recalls its acceptance of many recommendations made during the review, 2 encourages the Government to implement them as a matter of priority, and welcomes its commitment to completing a midterm review of the implementation of recommendations; 3. Expresses concern at the reports of violations and abuses of international human rights law and violations of international humanitarian law in Somalia, emphasizes that all armed actors should uphold respect for international humanitarian law and human rights for all and hold accountable all those responsible for such violations and abuses and related crimes, including those committed against women and children, and girls in particular, such as the unlawful recruitment and use of child soldiers and children in armed conflict, killing, maiming, rape and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence, including child, early and forced marriage and all forms of female genital mutilation and harmful practices, and emphasizes the importance of children formerly associated with armed groups being recognized as victims; 4. Calls upon the Federal Government of Somalia, with the support of international donors and organizations, to strengthen reintegration programmes for children formerly associated with armed groups, ensuring that they are treated primarily as victims of 1 2 CCPR/C/SOM/1. See A/HRC/48/11. 3