Division (a) Human rights, democracy and the rule of law

supporting democratisation and strengthening democratic institutions, including the role of parliaments;

strengthening the rule of law and the independence of judicial and protection systems and ensuring unhindered and equal access to justice for all;

supporting the transparent and accountable functioning of institutions and decentralisation; promoting a participatory in-country social dialogue and other dialogues on governance and human rights;

promoting media freedom, including for modern means of communication;

promoting political pluralism, protection of civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights and protection of persons belonging to minorities and to most vulnerable groups;

supporting the fight against discrimination and discriminatory practices on any ground, inter alia, on the basis of racial or ethnic origin, caste, religion or belief, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation, social affiliation, disability, health status or age;

promoting civil registration, especially birth and death registration.