OBJECTIVE 4 To promote the development of democratic institutions and practices by State Parties and encourage the observance of universal human rights Strategies / activities i) Establish common electoral standards in the region, including a code of electoral conduct; ii) Promote the principles of democracy and good governance; iii) Encourage political parties to accept the outcome of elections held in accordance with both the African Union and the SADC Electoral Standards; iv) Establish a SADC Electoral Commission and define its functions; v) Establish a Regional Commission for the promotion of and respect for human rights; and vi) Strengthen Members States judicial systems. OBJECTIVE 5 To observe and encourage State Parties to implement the United Nations Charter, African Union Constitutive Act and other international conventions and treaties on peaceful relations between states. Strategies / activities i) Ratify and accede to the relevant Conventions, Treaties and Protocols; and ii) Promote regular bilateral and multilateral consultations on matters of mutual interests. 20