Regional systems 89 have adopted or ratified, including the rights of women, the rights of the child and the rights of persons belonging to minorities”. The Charter establishes (art. 45 (1)) a monitoring body of independent experts, the Arab Human Rights Committee, to examine States parties’ compliance with its principles. Article 48 requires States parties to submit periodic reports to the Committee on the measures they have taken to give effect to Charter rights. It further provides that the reports, comments and recommendations of the Committee are to be made public and disseminated widely.