E/CN.4/2003/90/Add.2 page 23 legislation adopted to comply with the terms of the Agreements, and guarantee the rule of law and a fair system for the application of justice. He also considers that closer cooperation is required between indigenous and non-indigenous groups and civil society in general, since the transformation of institutions in order to achieve a multicultural State is the task of all citizens. If the Office of the Human Rights Procurator is to be effective in monitoring human rights violations and in denouncing and ensuring punishment of the guilty parties, it must considerably extend the scope of its work with the indigenous communities and non-governmental organizations and with the mass media, in order to contribute to a culture which respects these universal values. 68. The representatives of the international community have mentioned on various occasions that Guatemala has the capacity as well as the obligation to implement an effective human rights policy. The role of the United Nations in supporting Guatemala during the period following the conflict has been useful, but it cannot become a permanent presence. Government, independent and non-governmental institutions in Guatemala must take on the monitoring role performed to date by MINUGUA. To some degree, the transfer of responsibilities has made progress. The Special Rapporteur considers, however, that the United Nations should retain a presence in Guatemala and strengthen its activities in the area of the human rights of the indigenous peoples. V. RECOMMENDATIONS 69. The current serious situation of the indigenous peoples of Guatemala requires urgent attention from the Government of Guatemala and the continued cooperation of the international community. 70. Although peace has been achieved, Guatemala remains a profoundly unequal and divided society. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government and civil society as a whole should promote a major national public campaign on respect for cultural diversity, with a view to achieving justice and the full participation of the indigenous peoples. Recommendations to the Government Peace Agreements 71. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government should carefully review the progress achieved in implementing the Peace Agreements insofar as they affect the indigenous peoples, and that it should take all appropriate measures to ensure full implementation before the end of the current administration. Participation 72. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government should redouble its efforts to ensure the full participation of indigenous people in public affairs, and instruct the authorities to take appropriate measures to ensure that indigenous people participate at all levels of public administration. He also recommends that steps should be taken to