A/HRC/22/6 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. 7

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