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disappearances. It expressed concern about discrimination against LGBTI persons, human
trafficking, forced child marriage, child prostitution and child labour.
64.
Uruguay welcomed the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals on free
primary education and gender parity; the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD; and progress
in national legislation regarding gender-based violence, urging the implementation of the
latter. It called for further measures to improve detention conditions and prison
overcrowding in line with international standards.
65.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela commended the achievement of the
Millennium Development Goals on free primary education and gender parity; the provision
of free maternal and family planning services; and the increased primary and secondary
health-care provision, noting the reduced mortality rate due to immunization programmes.
It welcomed the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD.
66.
Algeria noted the Government’s commitment to improving human rights, as
demonstrated by the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals on free primary
education and gender parity, and the adoption of a national development strategy. It
encouraged the Gambia to continue efforts regarding maternal health, infant mortality,
children’s rights, justice, human trafficking and FGM.
67.
Angola welcomed efforts to ensure that human rights and fundamental freedoms
were respected. It commended the increased enrolment in upper secondary education,
particularly among girls, and the legal reforms to provide two additional Children’s Courts.
It welcomed the progress made in women’s rights, including legislation to combat sexual
violence.
68.
Argentina recognized efforts to establish a national human rights institution and
encouraged the Gambia to ensure that the institution was fully operational and compliant
with the Paris Principles. It stated that greater cooperation with treaty bodies would help the
Gambia make progress regarding human rights.
69.
Australia welcomed national legislation to combat gender-based violence and looked
forward to the rigorous enforcement of this legislation. It expressed concern over
widespread discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity;
restrictions on media freedom; and reports of torture and arbitrary detention.
70.
Azerbaijan welcomed the adoption of national policies to promote health; the
advancement of women; advocacy for persons with disabilities; and to prevent domestic
violence. It commended the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD and the establishment of
national bodies to improve social protection and combat human trafficking.
71.
Bangladesh commended the Gambia for the legislative measures taken to combat
violence against women and children. It noted capacity-building efforts among educators
and nurses, and the establishment of educational institutions. It commended the Gambia for
the clarifications concerning its justice system, particularly in relation to serious crimes.
72.
Botswana commended the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals on
primary school enrolment and gender parity in education. It considered that the Domestic
Violence Act and the National Health Policy demonstrated commitment to human rights. It
was concerned about child marriage and the practice of FGM.
73.
Brazil appreciated progress in school enrolment, including the Education for All
initiative, and legislation on domestic violence and sexual offences. However, it was
concerned about legislation punishing “aggravated homosexuality” with life imprisonment,
as well as the number of executions carried out following a 27-year moratorium on capital
punishment.
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