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61.
Estonia acknowledged progress on corruption, torture, enforced disappearances,
gender equality, non-discrimination and cross-border migration. It invited Mexico to ensure
migrants’ rights.
62.
Finland noted human rights efforts but referred to the high level of violence and
impunity in Mexico.
63.
France acknowledged the solid human rights legal framework but noted that its
implementation remained insufficient.
64.
Georgia valued various human rights and development programmes, and praised
Mexico for its cooperation with international human rights mechanisms.
65.
Germany commended the General Act on Enforced Disappearance and appreciated
human rights efforts.
66.
Ghana welcomed the amendments of the Migration Act in 2014 and 2018 and the
National Human Rights Programme 2014–2018.
67.
Greece commended the mechanism for the protection of human rights defenders and
journalists, and the new criminal justice system established in 2016.
68.
Guyana commended Mexico for its efforts regarding constitutional and other
reforms in labour, education, public finances, social welfare, information access, energy,
finance and economic competition.
69.
Haiti welcomed the progress made in promoting and protecting human rights under
the previous administration and hoped that the level of commitment would be maintained.
70.
The Holy See welcomed the pursuit of social security reforms seeking better
protection of the poor and the most disadvantaged.
71.
Honduras welcomed reforms to migration laws aiming at better protection of the
human rights of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
72.
Hungary commended Mexico for its development of a comprehensive normative
and institutional framework to fulfil its human rights obligations.
73.
Iceland was pleased with its cooperation with Mexico on gender equality, the rights
of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and person with disabilities.
74.
India recognized the continued efforts of Mexico to promote and protect the rights of
women.
75.
Indonesia appreciated the enactment of various legal instruments and the
introduction of the General Act on the Rights of Children and Adolescents.
76.
The Islamic Republic of Iran commended Mexico for its recent reforms and
initiatives aiming at the full realization of human rights.
77.
Iraq welcomed the legislative changes introduced to promote and protect the human
rights of migrants and combat human trafficking.
78.
Ireland noted that the relevant institutions of the National Anti-corruption System
were not yet in place.
79.
Italy welcomed the measures taken to develop the institutional framework for human
rights protection and valued the efforts made to combat torture and impunity.
80.
Japan commended Mexico for its efforts to address discrimination and violence
against women, including femicide.
81.
Jordan thanked Mexico for the presentation of its report, which testified to the
progress it had made in promoting and protecting human rights.
82.
Kazakhstan encouraged Mexico to increase its efforts regarding public security and
the fight against impunity. It supported the Government’s intention to clarify the
Ayotzinapa case.
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