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against corruption and the freedom of the press, programmes for the protection of the child,
assistance to the elderly and the fight against poverty. Morocco made recommendations.
53.
Chile recognized that the country faced complex issues such as vulnerability to
natural disasters and poverty. Thus, it valued the Government’s efforts to promote
democracy with social justice, good governance, social protection and education. It
commended the law to prevent human trafficking. Chile noted the admission of the
authorities of Antigua and Barbuda with regard to the impossibility of complying with the
national report’s guidelines due to the lack of cooperation of public officers and was
confident that a solution was on the way. It made recommendations.
54.
Latvia stressed that accommodation of special procedures mandate holders did not
place significant burden on a country, even small ones, as exemplified by the number of
small States that had issued a standing invitation. It highlighted that special procedures
mandate holders were sensitive to the resource constraints of smaller States in the
preparation of their visits. Latvia made a recommendation.
55.
Israel acknowledged that Antigua and Barbuda faced challenges, including debt
burden and vulnerability to natural disasters. It applauded the efforts to implement the
practice of good governance by enacting legislation to address public corruption. It also
commended the integration of HIV/AIDS care in the public health infrastructure and
initiatives to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and chronic diseases on a regional level. Israel
encouraged Antigua and Barbuda to continue such efforts in the future. Israel made
recommendations.
56.
Mexico commended the country’s legislation in the areas of human trafficking and
migrants smuggling. It also valued the programmes aimed at the social rehabilitation of
prisoners and the prevention of juvenile delinquency. Mexico noted the persistence of some
challenges. Mexico made recommendations.
57.
Ecuador highlighted the efforts of Antigua and Barbuda in the fields of food
security, sanitation, access to water, fight against poverty and education. It also commended
the progress in the attention given to persons with disabilities and the development of
awareness campaigns to end stigmatization and discrimination against this vulnerable
group. Ecuador noted the commitment of the Government to comply with its international
obligations through the harmonization of its domestic legislation. Ecuador made
recommendations.
58.
Barbados commended the sustained engagement of Antigua and Barbuda in the
universal periodic review process. It viewed positively the creation of a National Poverty
Reduction Strategy and the Social Transformation Plan. Barbados praised the steps taken to
improve labour standards and promote gender equality, the rights of child, the elderly,
persons with disabilities and those living and working with HIV/AIDS. It noted the
legislative efforts made by the Government to combat public corruption and enhance access
to information. It referred to the capacity constraints faced by the Government for the
signature, ratification and reporting to the treaty bodies.
59.
Nigeria noted the passage of the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention) Act and the
legislation for the prevention of the smuggling of migrants. It praised the special attention
paid by the Government to the welfare of persons with disabilities through the
establishment of special schools and the provision of financial assistance for their special
devices. It commended the achievement of free education at the primary and secondary
level. Nigeria requested clarifications on the incorporation of the international human rights
instruments into domestic laws.
60.
Argentina noted the efforts of Antigua and Barbuda to enhance the political
participation of women and incorporate HIV/AIDS treatment in the National Strategic Plan
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