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measures against torture and ill-treatment. It expressed concern regarding poverty figures.
Uruguay made recommendations.
76.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted progress regarding Act No. 2011-014,
which had included a road map for the new legislative framework; the Independent
National Human Rights Commission; and measures to protect women and children. It made
recommendations.
77.
Viet Nam welcomed the efforts to implement recommendations accepted during the
first UPR cycle. It noted achievements regarding human rights, particularly women’s and
children’s rights, in the face of economic difficulties. It made recommendations.
78.
Algeria commended reforms, the ratification of ICRMW, and efforts regarding
poverty, and women’s and children’s rights. It urged further efforts against human
trafficking and sex tourism, and called upon the international community for support.
Algeria made recommendations.
79.
Angola recognized the efforts made in support of children’s rights and the rights of
disabled persons. It commended measures to protect vulnerable women and children, the
bill amending the Nationality Code, and literacy initiatives. Angola made
recommendations.
80.
Argentina commended the elections and the adoption of the new Constitution. It
expressed concern regarding discrimination against women and encouraged harmonization
of domestic legislation with the international treaties ratified. Argentina made
recommendations.
81.
Armenia expressed concern regarding a failure to ratify international instruments
and regarding poor school enrolment. It welcomed efforts in connection with literacy,
education for children with disabilities, and gender equality in schools. Armenia made
recommendations.
82.
Australia welcomed progress with regard to elections and capital punishment. It
expressed concern regarding child prostitution, sex tourism, human trafficking, genderbased violence, and the detention of the former President. It urged action on education.
Australia made recommendations.
83.
Bangladesh commended the efforts made, despite many challenges. It welcomed the
peaceful 2013 elections and political reform, noting that the new Constitution upheld
women’s rights. It commended the progress made towards ratification of ICRMW and
encouraged further international cooperation.
84.
Belgium acknowledged the answers provided to the questions submitted in advance.
It welcomed the creation of the Independent National Human Rights Commission and
asked for additional information regarding the implementation of the land ownership law.
Belgium made recommendations.
85.
Botswana applauded Madagascar’s progress regarding democracy and the rule of
law, and its constitutional and normative measures to protect human rights. It expressed
concern regarding reports of human trafficking, of detention without trial and of poor
detention conditions. Botswana made recommendations.
86.
Brazil welcomed the adoption of the new Constitution, signature of ICRMW, and
establishment of national commissions to protect children and promote human rights.
However, it acknowledged remaining challenges regarding political reconciliation and
participation. Brazil made recommendations.
87.
Burkina Faso commended progress with regard to elections, and governmental and
constitutional reform. It welcomed the progress made towards ratification of ICRMW, the
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