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Increase women’s representation at all levels of decision-making;Encourage parliamentarians to work in partnership with civil society, other parliamentarians,the international community and survivors of GBV.34. Dr. Rasheed Draman, African programs Director for the Parliamentary Centre - and respondentduring session 3, called attention to the need to:Train and brief new parliamentarians on gender-based violence-related legislation;Encourage cultural dialogue among different regions;Work with civil society;Address the problem of the non independence of the judiciary and the limited resources interms of human resources and awareness which blocks any attempt of law enforcement onGBV.Dr. Draman (right) and Hon. Lahai (left)35. Hon. Bernadette Lahai, Member of the Parliament of Sierra Leone – and respondent during session3 – also identified areas in which efforts and initiatives on GBV should be focalized. The followingactions were recommended: Ensure follow up on the implementation of the legislation; Increase awareness through advocacy and networking; Encourage public hearings, trainings and provide information on laws; Establish GBV’s mechanisms at the local level as well as the national level; Include GBV in the educational system; Create committees on GBV within the parliament; Develop lobbying and advocacy activities for the resources needed; Promote national ownership.18