A/HRC/32/14 encouraged Solomon Islands to seek and use technical assistance from OHCHR and relevant United Nations agencies in the country to strengthen its national capacities and fulfil its reporting obligations. 82. Morocco welcomed, in particular, the ratification of the ILO Conventions concerning child labour and discrimination and the cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms. Morocco noted particular laws and policies adopted by Solomon Islands in relation to the right to an adequate standard of living, the status of women and children, non-discrimination and gender equality, education, environment and climate change. 83. Myanmar noted as positive the adoption of the National Development Strategy, 2011-2020, which reflects Solomon Islands’ commitment to reform in sectors such as poverty alleviation, health, education and climate change. Myanmar also took note of the Climate Change Policy, 2012-2017 to address climate change adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk management. 84. Namibia acknowledged the challenges faced by Solomon Islands in fulfilling the needs of its citizens as a consequence of its small economy, limited market opportunities and topography. Namibia commended the Immigration Act and encouraged Solomon Islands to continue its efforts to enhance the legislation to combat internal trafficking activities. Namibia took note of the National Development Strategy, 2011-2020 and its core objectives. 85. The Netherlands, while commending human rights progress made within the legislative and policy frameworks, was particularly concerned about discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The Netherlands echoed the concerns of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women over the implementation of legislation on violence against women. It noted that the Rome Statue had not yet been ratified. 86. New Zealand recognized the commitment that small island developing States demonstrated in engaging with the Human Rights Council and the universal periodic review. It acknowledged the commitment to streamline human rights reporting and improve inter-agency coordination. New Zealand noted that Solomon Islands continued to have one of the world’s highest rates of violence against women and encouraged engagement with communities, villages, families, churches and all levels of Government to ensure that violence against women and children is considered culturally unacceptable. 87. Regarding the exploitation of migrant workers, the delegation indicated that current legislation, including the Labour Act, provided sufficient protection. The delegation reported that the Labour Act was under review and that consideration was being given to the review of other legislation in relation to their conformity with ILO principles. 88. The delegation highlighted that a feasibility study was being carried out on the establishment of a children’s commission to consider complaints relating to the rights of the child. 89. The delegation stated that the Education Bill, which would be presented to Parliament, provided for the abolition of the use of corporal punishment in schools. 90. The delegation reported on the Government’s plans regarding drafting reports for treaties that have not yet been signed, such as the Convention against Torture, and to undertake a holistic approach to stakeholders’ consultation on the matter, during the tenure of the current Government. 91. The delegation indicated that discussions within Government were ongoing regarding the ratification of the Rome Statute. 13

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