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74. Jordan welcomed the steps taken by Tunisia in the field of human rights. It requested
Tunisia to provide further information on intercultural and interreligious dialogue and
recommended that Tunisia continue to work on the enhancement of a dialogue between
civilizations and religions.
75. Mozambique commended on the great achievement made by Tunisia toward women’s
rights, notably the abolition of polygamy and repudiation, in the field of education, and on the
establishment of the solidarity fund. It asked Tunisia what advice it could share with other
countries concerning women’s rights and economic, social and cultural rights.
76. South Africa highlighted the statement made by the Minister stressing that no country has
yet achieved a perfect human rights record and commended in particular on progress achieved in
the field of equality between men and women, and access to benefits that these measures brings
with it. South Africa also commended Tunisia on the preservation of life through the abolition of
death penalty and public awareness and information campaigns on human rights. It further noted
with interest the impressive economic policy which has been widely recognized by IMF, UNDP
and other international institutions, and the progressive realization of economic, social and
cultural rights. South Africa requested Tunisia to share best practices in the alleviation of poverty
and in establishing this delicate balance.
77. Ethiopia noted Tunisia’s significant achievement and realization, notably in the field of
economic, social and cultural rights and its fight against poverty. It further noted that the national
report underscored interrelatedness of all human rights. Ethiopia also noted that human freedom
is impressive, notably in the area of education, which positively affected the lives of children and
women. Ethiopia requested Tunisia to share information about what policies are responsible for
such impressive achievements.
78. The Holy See noted that the promotion of tolerance and dialogue among the different
components of society was a good strategy for peaceful coexistence and needed to be
strengthened in practice. It further noted that fighting racial and religious intolerance becomes a
symbol of the will to apply all other human rights. It requested Tunisia to provide further
information on the education in school and society to mutual respect and understanding, on the
rights of individuals to freely exercise their beliefs in the respect of the rights of others, and on
the right for individuals to freely practice their religion with others in a community of faith
within the provision of international human rights instruments.
79. Zimbabwe welcomed the efforts made by Tunisia in the field of human rights and the
decision made to introduce human rights curriculum in the educational system and to agree upon
visits of prison by Human Rights Watch and ICRC. Zimbabwe requested further information on
the intention of Tunisia to authorize visits of prisons by Tunisian NGOs.
80. Italy welcomed the announcement made by Tunisia concerning the de facto moratorium of
death penalty enforced since 2004 and suggested to include this important commitment in the
present report.
81. Following the dialogue, the Minister of Justice and Human Rights provided answers to the
questions raised. On the question of the Philippines, the Minister indicated that one of the main
pillars in Tunisia is tolerance. He mentioned that the Tunisian’s approach is based on an
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