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75.
The Republic of Korea congratulated Bolivia on the adoption of the new
Constitution. It asked about plans to ensure the conformity of legislation and practices with
the Constitution, as well as about measures to raise awareness among the people of Bolivia
about the spirit enshrined therein. The Republic of Korea made recommendations.
76.
Switzerland referred to the “native indigenous campesino justice” and to the
effectiveness of the ordinary justice system. It also cited reports that criticized the
functioning of the judiciary bodies. In addition, it noted that women’s rights were being
increasingly affected by the increases in insecurity and violence. Switzerland congratulated
Bolivia on the standing invitation extended to the special procedures. Switzerland made
recommendations.
77.
Poland noted with appreciation the adoption of the new Constitution, which
recognized children and adolescents as holders of rights, and encouraged Bolivia to
strengthen the overall legal framework for the protection of children. It also made reference
to concerns expressed by the Committee on the Rights of the Child with regard to the
trafficking in and exploitation of children and adolescents, and asked Bolivia about steps
that it intended to take to address that issue. Poland made recommendations.
78.
Iraq appreciated the efforts made by Bolivia in preparing its national report, which
reflected its commitment to human rights. Iraq asked about the judicial mechanisms that
helped women to protect their rights in Bolivian society, and about the role of civil society
organizations in protecting those rights.
79.
Angola congratulated Bolivia on its efforts to promote economic, social and cultural
rights, as well as on the legislation regulating the freedom of the press, which took into
account the limits set by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It also
noted Bolivia’s efforts to promote the pacific coexistence of the people and respect for
diversity. Angola made a recommendation.
80.
Paraguay asked about the principal challenges related to the consolidation of the
human rights of indigenous peoples, in particular with regard to the right to education,
adequate housing, food and health services. Paraguay welcomed the progress made in the
implementation of social policies and congratulated Bolivia on having extended a standing
invitation to the special procedures.
81.
China expressed appreciation for the national report and the adoption of a new
Constitution and a national human rights action plan. China asked about the progress
achieved and the obstacles faced by Bolivia in implementing the national plan against
poverty.
82.
Guatemala referred to important steps taken with a view to recognizing the rights of
indigenous peoples. However, it noted that the problem of discrimination and racism
persisted and asked about the status of the draft law to prevent and eliminate all forms of
racial discrimination. Guatemala also asked about the content and the expected timeline for
the adoption of the draft national plan for children and adolescents. Guatemala made a
recommendation.
83.
Ecuador made reference to the recognition of cultural diversity. While noting
persistent problems regarding the legal framework for the protection of children and
juvenile justice, it welcomed the adoption of the national human rights action plan. It also
welcomed the financial efforts made to implement social programmes and the extension of
a standing invitation to special procedures.
84.
Latvia noted that Bolivia had ratified most of the international human rights treaties
and that, in general, it was engaged in a good level of cooperation with the United Nations
human rights mechanisms and OHCHR. It welcomed the announcement made by Bolivia
that it would extend a standing invitation to all special procedures of the Council.
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