A/HRC/RES/45/27 6. Expresses concern that members of minority clans, including women and girls, continue to be at the periphery of economic and political opportunities and decision-making in Somalia, and encourages the Federal Government of Somalia to increase its efforts to widen opportunities for their participation in public affairs, recognizing that women and girls belonging to minorities continue to be more vulnerable to sexual and gender-based violence due to poverty, marginalization and discriminatory attitudes; 7. Also expresses concern about the failure of the Lower House of Parliament to hold a first reading of the Sexual Offences Bill endorsed by the Cabinet in May 2018 and about its decision to instead table a bill on “sexual intercourse-related crimes” in August 2020, which is incompatible with the obligations of Somalia under international human rights law, and encourages the Lower House of Parliament to reconsider its decision and to table the Sexual Offences Bill endorsed by the Cabinet in 2018; 8. Further expresses concern about the proposal made in August 2018 by the Somaliland House of Representatives to replace the 2018 law on rape and sexual offences with a new bill on “rape, fornication and related offences”, which would affect the response to serious offences such as rape, the due process rights of those accused of sexual offences and the protection of the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities, and encourages Somaliland lawmakers to reconsider their decision on the new bill, noting that the 2018 law on rape and sexual offences is in line with international human rights standards; 9. Expresses concern about the signing into law in August 2020 of the amended 2016 media law, which retains several provisions that do not comply with international standards on freedom of expression, such as those providing for imprisonment as a punishment for media-related offences, and encourages the Federal Government of Somalia to consider repealing such provisions; 10. Recognizes that the exposure and sensitivity of Somalia to climate change and environmental degradation is vast and structural, and that this vulnerability is a driver of fragility, conflict and humanitarian need; 11. Also recognizes the efforts of those States hosting Somali refugees, urges all host States to meet their obligations under international law relating to refugees, and urges the international community to continue to provide financial support to enable host States to meet the humanitarian needs of Somali refugees in the region, to support the reintegration of those returning to Somalia when conditions are suitable, and to support internally displaced persons in Somalia; 12. Further recognizes the efforts of Somalia, despite its own struggles, to accept and not turn its back on refugees from other countries in the region; 13. Calls upon the Federal Government of Somalia, with the support of the international community: (a) To make urgent progress towards settling outstanding constitutional issues and completing the constitutional review process in an inclusive manner that promotes the building of peace and the rule of law, protects the freedoms of expression and association, and includes targeted provisions that enable and facilitate the advancement of women, children, young persons, persons with disabilities, minorities and all members of disadvantaged groups in the areas of access to justice, education, health, water, security and economic recovery, including representation and the right to participate in the 2020 and 2021 elections; (b) To expedite the establishment of a national human rights commission in compliance with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles), providing it with adequate resources, to monitor and ensure accountability for violations and abuses, including a recruitment process that guarantees the representation of women, members of marginalized groups and persons with disabilities; (c) To accelerate the Government-led inclusive political settlement and to reach political agreement among the Federal Government, all Federal Member States and the 4