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increase efforts to combat hate speech and to increase the protection for refugees and
migrants.
815. Ethiopia welcomed the acceptance by Slovenia of recommendations put forward by
Ethiopia to improve access to health care for all and continue implementing the national
mental health programme for 2018-2028. Ethiopia stated that the universal periodic review
should continue providing an opportunity for sharing best practices.
816. The Islamic Republic of Iran noted that only one of the recommendations put forward
by its delegation was supported by Slovenia. However, the Islamic Republic of Iran remained
hopeful that Slovenia would improve the human rights situation of all people in the country,
including migrants and minorities through the prohibition of racist, xenophobic and
Islamophobic rhetoric in public spheres.
817. Libya commended Slovenia for its efforts to promote policy of tolerance, to reject
hate speech and excitement to violence, which was criminalised by legislation.
818. Nepal commended Slovenia for measures adopted to promote equal opportunities for
men and women and ensure greater social inclusion. It noted measures taken to ensure access
to health care and education. Nepal thanked Slovenia for accepting majority of the
recommendations including those made by Nepal.
3.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
819. The Vice-President stated that, based on the information provided, out of 215
recommendations received, 182 enjoyed the support of Slovenia, and 33 recommendations
were noted.
820. In conclusion, the delegation of Slovenia thanked the Human Rights Council for
comments and remarks made during the adoption of the outcome of its review and assured
the Council that the Government would examine them with due diligence.
821. The delegation stated that Slovenia believed that the universal periodic review
mechanism has offered an excellent opportunity to advance the protection and promotion of
human rights standards, both nationally and internationally. The delegation reiterated the
commitment of the Government to implement the accepted recommendations. Some of the
recommendations had already been implemented or have been in the process of
implementation. The Government would adopt further measures to contribute to the
implementation of the remaining recommendations. In this process, the Government would
continue to work closely with the other two branches of power – parliamentary and judicial
– as well as with the national human rights institutions and civil society.
Egypt
822. The review of Egypt was held on 13 November 2019 in conformity with all the
relevant provisions contained in relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions,
and was based on the following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Egypt in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/34/EGY/1) and (A/HRC/WG.6/34/EGY/1/Corr.1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/34/EGY/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/34/EGY/3).
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