(a) promote a culture of respect for human rights, good governance and fight against corruption, notably by making public statements, conducting information campaigns or by other appropriate means to inform the general public and public administration, and disseminate information regarding human rights, good governance and fight against corruption; (b) make recommendations on the ratification of, or accession to, international human rights instruments, monitor the implementation of those instruments, and recommend that reservations to those instruments be either withdrawn or raised. 2. The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice may also: (a) advise the Government on its reporting obligations within the framework of international human rights instruments; (b) contribute to the reports that Timor-Leste is required to submit to United Nations bodies and committees, and to regional institutions; (c) express an independent opinion on the Government’s reports. 3. The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice may seek leave of the Court to intervene in legal proceedings in cases that involve matters under his or her competence, notably through the expression of opinions. Article 26 Fight against corruption 1. The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice shall, within the scope of the fight against corruption, be empowered to: (a) investigate all instances of corruption and the misappropriation of public assets by officials, and take measures to combat corruption, notably by forwarding reports resulting from such investigations to the Prosecutor-General; (b) develop activities for strengthening responsibility and accountability in public administration, and in particular in infrastructure, procurement and public works sectors through ensuring and promoting public input and monitoring, and also developing information networks, sectoral strategies and any other appropriate tools; (c) promote awareness campaigns by divulging anti-corruption practices and principles, and legal rights of action, notably through the development and implementation of a strategic annual plan of actions, publications, lectures and symposia. Article 27 Fight against influence peddling The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice shall, within the scope of fight against influence peddling, be empowered: (a) to investigate the legality of administrative acts or procedures within the scope of relations between public administration and private entities; (b) to monitor the legality and correction of administrative acts involving property interests, notably the award of public works contracts and contracts for the supply of goods or services, procurement and disposal of property assets or payment of compensations, import or export of goods and services, granting or refusal of credits and debt forgiveness; 13