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94.
In response to comments, Namibia confirmed once more that it would set in motion
a process of reviewing treaties to which it was not yet a party and that it might want to
ratify. On questions concerning the Convention on Migrant Workers, Namibia noted that it
did not have a large number of immigrants, although nobody was prohibited from applying
for work in Namibia.
95.
In conclusion, Namibia stressed that it would continue its efforts to eliminate
obstacles to the full enjoyment of human rights by all Namibians. Namibia would take into
consideration all concerns expressed during the review. Its main priorities at this time are
food security, education and health, which take up much of its budget. Bearing in mind that
it had reached independence only recently, Namibia asked the international community to
show understanding for its continued need for international assistance
II.
Conclusions and/or recommendations
96.
The following recommendations formulated
dialogue/listed below enjoy the support of Namibia:
during
the
interactive
96.1. Strengthen efforts to fulfil obligations under the Convention on the
Rights of the Child (Australia);
96.2. Review its criminal law framework with a view to incorporate the
crime of torture in accordance with its international obligations (Slovakia);
96.3. Adopt appropriate legislation on trafficking in human beings, prohibit
the use, procuring or offering of children for prostitution and ensure that
children under the age of 14 are not engaged in child labour (Slovenia);
96.4. Intensify its efforts regarding the process of enacting legislation on
human trafficking (Azerbaijan);
96.5. Accelerate the passage and implementation of anti-trafficking
legislation and, in the interim, use current laws, like the Prevention of
Organized Crime Act (POCA), to prosecute sex and labour trafficking offences
and adequately punish trafficking offenders (United States of America);
96.6. Strengthen the mechanisms of legal and social protection of children
against violence, particularly sexual, of which they are victims (France);
96.7. Ensure that the national legislation is in line with the obligations of the
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol
(Spain);
96.8. Conduct a review process and if necessary, amend its national
legislation (Spain);
96.9. Pursue efforts to address concerns regarding child labour, in particular
through its Action Programme to Eliminate Child Labour in Namibia 20082012 (Botswana);
96.10. Redouble efforts aimed at fully implementing the Action Programme to
Eliminate Child labour in Namibia 2008-2012 (Malaysia);
96.11. Continue applying strategies and socio-economic development plans in
the country (Cuba);
96.12. Continue its economic and social policies in the framework of Vision
2030 by paying greater attention to programmes for the fight against poverty
and the reduction of social inequalities (Algeria);
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