Article 3 Mandate

In order to achieve the policy objectives, the EUSR's mandate shall be to:

1. (a)

   contribute to the implementation of the Union's policy on human rights, in particular the EU Strategic Framework on Human Rights and Democracy and the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy, as well as the implementation of Union Guidelines, toolkits and action plans on human rights, including by formulating recommendations in this regard;

2. (b)

   contribute to the implementation of the Union's positions, as defined by the Council, on promoting compliance with international humanitarian law;

3. (c)

   contribute to the implementation of the Union's positions, as defined by the Council, on promoting support for international criminal justice, in particular Council Decision 2011/168/CFSP^f1 on the International Criminal Court;

4. (d)

   help establish a stronger European voice through dialogues on human rights with governments in third countries and international and regional organisations, as well as with civil society organisations and other relevant actors in order to ensure the effectiveness and the visibility of the Union's human rights policy; lead important human rights dialogues with third countries;

5. (e)

   contribute to better coherence and consistency of the Union's policies and actions in the areas of protection and promotion of human rights, in particular by providing input to the formulation of relevant policies of the Union;

6. (f)

   contribute, in consultation with Member States, to the better coherence and consistency of the Union's positions referred to in points (b) and (c).