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2.
Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the
review
806. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Slovenia, 12 delegations made
statements.**
807. Pakistan commended Slovenia for accepting the majority of the recommendations
made during the universal periodic review held in November. Pakistan noted with
appreciation the efforts of Slovenia to promote and protect the rights of women and in
particular, its endeavours in combating violence against women and domestic violence.
808. The Russian Federation noted with satisfaction that Slovenia had supported the
majority of the recommendations including those put forward by the Russian Federation
regarding the protection of the rights of migrants and of minorities. It noted measures taken
by Slovenia to combat domestic violence and to ensure the protection for vulnerable groups,
including women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons.
809. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted measures adopted by Slovenia to
implement recommendations accepted in the second universal periodic review. It noted with
satisfaction that Slovenia supported recommendations put forward by the Bolivarian
Republic of Venezuela to combat all forms of discrimination, including against migrants,
refugees and asylum seekers, and persons with disabilities.
810. Afghanistan noted with appreciation that Slovenia had accepted all three
recommendations put forward by Afghanistan. The delegation welcomed that Slovenia had
supported recommendations to implement a national programme for equal opportunities for
women and men, ensure access to fair asylum procedures, and combat hate crime and hate
speech. Afghanistan commended Slovenia for the allocation of additional funding for the
prevention of trafficking in human beings.
811. Cabo Verde commended Slovenia on effective implementation of recommendations
of the previous review and on the major progress in the protection of human rights. Cabo
Verde noted the ratification of additional international human rights instruments, the
cooperation of Slovenia with the United Nations treaty bodies and the improvement of legal
framework. Cabo Verde encouraged Slovenia to strengthen measures to combat
discrimination against vulnerable groups, minorities and migrants as well as trafficking in
persons.
812. China appreciated the efforts of Slovenia to eradicate poverty, ensure the rights of
women and children and fight trafficking in human beings. China thanked Slovenia for
accepting recommendations put forward by China. It hoped that Slovenia would guarantee
the right to education of the Roma and take effective measures to ensure the rights of women,
children persons of disabilities and older persons.
813. Djibouti commended Slovenia for its constructive dialogue and the acceptance of the
majority of the recommendations put forward during the third review. Djibouti was
particularly pleased by the acceptance by Slovenia of two recommendations made by
Djibouti.
814. Egypt commended Slovenia for the establishment of a national human rights
institution in accordance with the Paris Principles and for measures to reduce poverty and
social exclusion and to ensure youth access to labour market. Egypt called upon Slovenia to
** The statements of the delegations that were unable to deliver them owing to time constraints which
were made available are posted on the extranet of the Human Rights Council, at
https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/43session/Pages/default.aspx
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