A/HRC/17/14 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); 14

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