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31.
Germany welcomed the ratification of the Convention against Torture and Other
Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and its Optional Protocol, and the
1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol. Germany
encouraged Nauru to continue its efforts to implement the various recommendations from
the first cycle of the review process and recognized the reporting burden Nauru was facing.
Germany made recommendations.
32.
Indonesia noted with appreciation the enactment of the Cyber Crime Act, the
Adoption Act and the Education Act as amended, and the formulation of national policies
on disability, women, education and the National Development Sustainable Plan. Indonesia
welcomed the Framework for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction of Nauru, and
encouraged the possible establishment of a national human rights institution. Indonesia
made recommendations.
33.
Ireland commended Nauru on addressing domestic violence as a national priority,
although it was concerned by reports that domestic violence against women was increasing
and that very few cases were brought to court. Ireland was also concerned at reports of
physical and verbal assault against unaccompanied refugee minors who were released into
the Nauruan community. Ireland made recommendations.
34.
Kenya welcomed the adoption of the National Policy on Women and the National
Policy on Disability, and the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms
of Discrimination against Women, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities and the Convention against Torture. Kenya was concerned at reports of
arbitrary detention of refugees, migrants and stateless persons. Kenya made
recommendations.
35.
Maldives noted that Nauru had accepted five out of the eight recommendations that
it had made in the first review cycle. Maldives recognized the significant achievements
towards legislative reforms, including the enactment of the Cyber Crime Act, the Adoption
Act, the Education Act as amended and the Refugee Act. Moreover, Maldives appreciated
the adoption of the Framework for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction as an
official policy to respond to the risks to sustainable development posed by climate change
and natural disasters. Maldives made recommendations.
36.
Montenegro welcomed the establishment of a working group on treaties for ensuring
submission of outstanding reports on the implementation of major human rights
instruments. It enquired about the abolition of the death penalty, and the planned activities
for the full implementation of the National Disability Policy, the adoption of relevant
legislation and the mainstreaming of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities across all the sectors. Montenegro made recommendations.
37.
Morocco welcomed the accession to the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women and the adoption of a national policy on women
aimed at increasing the role of women in posts of responsibilities, eliminating all forms of
violence and increasing gender parity in working places. It also encouraged the decision of
Nauru to set up a strategy to adapt to climate change. Morocco made recommendations.
38.
Namibia noted the challenges faced by Nauru and the adverse impact of climate
change. Namibia commended the national policy on women, which had been implemented
recently. Nauru made recommendations.
39.
The Netherlands commended Nauru for steps taken to strengthen their legal national
human rights framework, most notably toward the ratification of international human rights
treaties. It raised concerns about the legal protection of human rights in Nauru, the level of
violence against women and children and about a perceived lack of independence of the
judiciary. The Netherlands made recommendations.
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