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concern about violation of women’s rights, discrimination and FGM. Estonia commended
Ghana on Internet freedom but deplored low access. Estonia made recommendations.
40.
Ethiopia congratulated Ghana on ratification of CRPD and the recognition of female
genital mutilation as a criminal offence. Ethiopia commended the progress made in
implementing accepted UPR recommendations and encouraged Ghana to set up a national
mechanism to oversee such implementation.
41.
France expressed concern at violence against women and girls and FGM. France
requested information on mechanisms prohibiting harmful traditional practices. France
expressed concern about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) discrimination. It
recalled concern raised by the Committee against Torture (CAT) regarding the issue of
impunity and torture. France made recommendations.
42.
Germany highlighted continuous improvement in access to safe drinking water and
sanitation. Germany made recommendations.
43.
Greece acknowledged the combat against HIV/AIDS and improved rights for
persons with HIV/AIDS. Greece recognized the combat against FGM but expressed
concern. Greece made recommendations.
44.
Hungary noted women’s improved awareness of their rights and improved equality
in property inheritance. It noted increased enrolment of girls but raised concern over girls’
access to education in northern Ghana. Hungary made recommendations.
45.
India expressed concern over human rights challenges and acknowledged the multistakeholder, multi-sectoral approach to addressing these. India welcomed progress made
against domestic violence, HIV/AIDS and in awareness of discrimination against women.
India made a recommendation.
46.
Indonesia welcomed achievements by the Commission on Human Rights and
Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and urged adequate budgeting and compliance with the
Paris principles. Indonesia noted the roadmap to implement the Domestic Violence Act and
commended reduced HIV/AIDS. Indonesia made recommendations.
47.
Iraq welcomed the efforts taken in eradicating domestic violence, in combating
HIV/AIDS and in eradicating harmful traditional practices. Iraq made recommendations.
48.
Italy welcomed improved children’s rights but expressed concern over child labour,
schooling and illiteracy. Italy acknowledged efforts to promote women’s rights but raised
concerns about violence against women and FGM. It made recommendations.
49.
Kenya noted improved public education and awareness of human rights. Kenya
highlighted constitutional review by Ghana. Kenya welcomed implementation by Ghana of
most of the UPR 1st cycle recommendations and progress on women’s and children’s
rights. Kenya made a recommendation.
50.
Kyrgyzstan noted that Ghana accepted the recommendation from the Constitution
Review Commission to abolish the death penalty. It also noted the measures taken in the
areas of housing, education and in the elimination of harmful traditional practices. It made a
recommendation.
51.
Lesotho commended socio-economic, civil and political progress. It raised concerns
over education, health, and employment challenges yet noted measures to improve these
issues. It made a recommendation.
52.
Luxembourg requested information on measures planned to combat the high level of
infant mortality. It recognized recent stability in Ghana yet asked what measures had been
taken concerning the December 2012 elections and post-electoral situation. Luxembourg
raised concerns and made recommendations.
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