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this connection. It expressed concern about reports of human rights abuses of persons with
disabilities in psychiatric hospitals and within their respective communities. Canada made
recommendations.
27.
Cape Verde congratulated Ghana on progress in establishing institutions and
implementation mechanisms. It noted difficulties remaining and only partial
implementation of many measures and instruments. It made a recommendation.
28.
Chad noted the acceptance of most 2008 recommendations and wide consultation by
Ghana. Chad noted by participation Ghana in major human rights international instruments.
Chad paid tribute to the improvement of living conditions. Chad made a recommendation.
29.
Chile paid tribute to the implementation of the 2008 recommendations. Chile drew
attention to improvements in women and children’s living conditions and noted the
criminalization of FGM. Chile made recommendations.
30.
China appreciated the promotion of gender equality and elimination of
discrimination and violence against women. It noted the increased enrolment rate in
primary education and improved control over HIV/AIDS. It made a recommendation.
31.
The Congo noted improved human rights education to improve access to justice and
prison conditions. The Congo noted increased training for prison staff and detainees. The
Congo welcomed the fight against gender and domestic violence and harmful practices, and
the improved schooling rate.
32.
Côte d'Ivoire noted the commitment by Ghana to cooperation with the United
Nations human rights system and praised the open and constructive dialogue. It encouraged
support for Ghana for schooling for girls and recognized the need for continued effort.
33.
Cuba commended the Constitutional Reform Commission’s recommendations on
housing, education and gender equality. Cuba noted progress in combating domestic and
gender violence, access to justice, detainee rights, land management and the fight against
HIV/AIDS. Cuba made recommendations.
34.
Cyprus acknowledged the achievement of many Millennium Development Goals. It
raised questions on the treatment of persons with disabilities and requested information on
follow-up to ratification of CRPD. Cyprus noted government’s efforts to combat
discrimination against women, and commended the fight against HIV/AIDS.
35.
The Czech Republic noted the need to strengthen protection against discrimination
based on sexual orientation and raised concerns about public intolerance. It asked what
measures and strategies are used against incitement to hatred and violence. It made
recommendations.
36.
Denmark recognized Ghana’s increased funding of the Human Rights Commission
yet expressed concern about scarce resources for it, and resulting access to justice.
Denmark acknowledged steps to address witch camps yet raised concerns about this
practice. Denmark made recommendations.
37.
Djibouti noted positive results by Ghana in improving citizen access to justice. It
acknowledged Ghana’s ratification of the major international human rights treaties and
urged international community support for Ghana. Djibouti made recommendations.
38.
Egypt welcomed the effective implementation by Ghana of legislation and
programmes which have a positive impact on quality of life of Ghanaians. It noted the
challenges faced in combating corruption and requested to know if there were any lessons
learned in this regard. Egypt made a recommendation.
39.
Estonia recognized the importance of human rights in Ghana’s domestic policy. It
appreciated the standing invitation to United Nations Special Procedures. Estonia expressed
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