; (B) reforms leading to independent, merit-based, selection processes for judges and prosecutors, independent internal controls, and relevant ethics and professional training, including training on sexual and gender-based violence; (C) the improvement of victim and witness protection and access to justice; and (D) the reform and improvement of prison facilities and management; (2) combating corruption by providing support for— (A) inspectors general and oversight institutions, including relevant training for inspectors and auditors; (B) international commissions against impunity, including the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala and the Support Mission Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras; (C) civil society watchdogs conducting oversight of executive branch officials and functions, police and security forces, and judicial officials and public prosecutors; and (D) the enhancement of freedom of information mechanisms; (3) consolidating democratic governance by providing support for— (A) the reform of civil services, related training programs, and relevant career laws and processes that lead to independent, merit-based, selection processes; (B) national legislatures and their capacity to conduct oversight of executive branch functions; (C) the reform and strengthening of political party and campaign finance laws and electoral tribunals; and (D) local governments and their capacity to provide critical safety, education, health, and sanitation services to citizens; and (4) defending human rights by providing support for— (A) human rights ombudsman offices; (B) government protection programs that provide physical protection to human rights defenders, journalists, trade unionists, and civil society activists at risk; (C) civil society organizations that promote and defend human rights, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, labor rights, environmental protection, and LGBT rights