A/HRC/42/37/Add.2 81. Culturally appropriate dialogue to increase awareness of international and national legal standards is essential. In this regard, the Special Rapporteur notes that formal and customary justice systems will benefit from constructive dialogue to overcome their respective shortcomings and gain knowledge of procedures and best practices in both systems. 82. In order to increase and entrench women’s rights, coordination should be strengthened between the formal and customary justice systems. Measures should be adopted to seek the support of traditional Elders and to encourage the active participation of women at the aldeia and suco levels. 83. Consideration should be given to lessons learned from how customary practices were incorporated into transitional justice measures by the Commission on Reception, Truth and Reconciliation through the concept of nahe biti. 84. The Special Rapporteur welcomes the measures announced by the Timor-Leste Government to develop a hybrid justice system inclusive of cultural traditions, and its intention to undertake participatory consultations with communities across the country on how the formal and customary justice systems can harmonize their coexistence and strengthen their contribution to ensuring access to justice for all. She looks forward to continuing her engagement with the Government through technical assistance on this matter. Ensuring justice for all is a key objective of Sustainable Development Goal 16 and the Special Rapporteur hopes Timor-Leste will provide important lessons for other countries. Land, territories and resources 85. To prevent further disputes or conflicts in relation to land, the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government temporarily suspend and review the implementation of its National Cadastral System. It is essential to conduct culturally appropriate and good-faith dialogue and consultations with communities prior to undertaking land registration. 86. The Government should protect the traditional ownership of the Timorese to their lands and prioritize the adoption of the laws complementary to the Land Law. The Timorese, especially affected local communities, should be consulted in the drafting of such laws; their rights under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, notably to free prior and informed consent, should be duly respected and protected by the future laws and the implementation of land registration. 87. Individual land claims as well as community land claims should both be guaranteed in the land registration process. Specific measures should be adopted to ensure the equal right of women to own property. The specific needs of vulnerable groups such as the elderly, widows, persons with disabilities and orphans should be considered. 88. On any project that directly or indirectly impacts the lives, lands, territories and resources of local communities, the Government should ensure: (a) that the free, prior and informed consent of the communities affected will be obtained; (b) transparency, including making information readily available to the public; (c) guaranteed plans for mitigation and prevention of environmental impacts; (d) proper relocation in case of forced displacements; (e) the inclusion of clear mechanisms for redress. 89. Any measures and legislation on evictions should be fully in line with international human rights obligations. Conservation and climate change 90. The Special Rapporteur commends the Government for its positive recognition of customary practices for natural resource management. She encourages the Government and international donors, at the request of and in consultation with local 15

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