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85.
Costa Rica noted that changes introduced in the new Constitution were important
steps towards a more democratic and participative society with improved recognition of
human rights. Making reference to reports of the Committee on the Elimination of
Discrimination against Women, it expressed concern about the situation of violence against
women, which could reach the level of femicide. Costa Rica made recommendations.
86.
Malaysia acknowledged the leadership and the commitment of Bolivia, as well as
the wide-ranging reforms aimed at enhancing the people’s enjoyment of all human rights.
Malaysia indicated that it was encouraged by some of the positive results in that regard.
Malaysia made recommendations.
87.
Argentina highlighted the adoption of the new Constitution, which incorporated a
wide range of human rights. It also referred to the adoption of the United Nations
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as domestic legislation, as well as its
incorporation into the Constitution. Argentina made recommendations.
88.
Bangladesh noted that the Constitution established free and compulsory primary and
secondary education. Bangladesh applauded the implementation of programmes that had
reduced maternal mortality and child malnutrition rates. Bangladesh made
recommendations.
89.
Nigeria acknowledged Bolivia’s efforts and the country’s commitment to promoting
and protecting human rights. It also commended Bolivia for the invitation to OHCHR to
open an office in the country. It noted that Bolivia had been the first country to incorporate
the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into its national
legislation. Nigeria made recommendations.
90.
Lebanon welcomed the adoption of the new Constitution, as well as the national
human rights action plan. Lebanon also noted with satisfaction the efforts being made by
Bolivia to ensure freedom of expression and the enjoyment of cultural rights by indigenous
peoples. Lebanon made recommendations.
91.
Palestine noted the commitment demonstrated by Bolivia through the adoption of a
new Constitution, which incorporated human rights. Palestine referred to strategies and
policies aimed at the promotion of human rights, such as the national human rights action
plan. Palestine made a recommendation.
92.
In responding to additional questions, Bolivia clarified that it had implemented a
public policy of transparency in administration. All citizens had access to public
information within the framework of a policy of ethics, transparency and social control.
Bolivia had been one of the first countries to volunteer to monitor the implementation of the
United Nations Convention against Corruption. Bolivia regretted that the judiciary had not
assisted in the fight against corruption, since there were still some people accused of
corruption who had evaded justice and declared themselves the targets of political
persecution and were in countries that continued to protect them. This was due mainly to
inaction by the judiciary.
93.
Bolivia also referred to its efforts to guarantee access to universal health insurance
for all, especially the native indigenous and peasant communities. It was implementing a
new mode of medical attention and new policies in a participatory manner, responding to a
multi-ethnic population, and was respectful of traditional medicine. It also relied on social
movements to monitor transparency in the use of State resources. Moreover, Bolivia had
the invaluable support provided by Cuba and its doctors. Bolivia had distributed 719
ambulances in rural areas, was creating a national company for generic medicines and had
strengthened its fight against contraband altered medicine.
94.
The Constitution recognized that education was free, including at the university
level. Illiteracy had been eradicated last year, and Bolivia was currently implementing the
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