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97.
China welcomed the effective measures taken to combat violence against women
and children and human trafficking, address poverty and promote social development.
98.
France welcomed the progress made since the previous universal periodic review.
99.
Georgia welcomed the ratification of Optional Protocol to the Convention on the
Right of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, and the Optional
Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography.
100. Germany acknowledged the progress made in several areas, notably conciliatory
measures in Papua and West Papua.
101. Guatemala remained concerned that the law on defamation of religion unfairly
restricted the freedom of expression of religious minorities.
102. Honduras noted the National Human Rights Plan of Action and the inclusion of the
Sustainable Development Goals therein.
103. Hungary noted the implementation of National Human Rights Action Plan, which
needed to be accelerated through appropriate regulatory and support mechanisms.
104. Iceland regretted the resumption of executions related to drug trafficking offences
and urged Indonesia to fulfil its international obligations, including ensuring the protection
of human rights for all citizens, homosexual and heterosexual alike.
105. The Islamic Republic of Iran appreciated the improvement of legal and institutional
frameworks focusing on the promotion and protection of the rights of women, children,
persons with disabilities and older persons. It welcomed efforts to promote clean
government, combat corruption and improve coordination mechanisms to support the
implementation of the national anti-trafficking strategy.
106.
Iraq welcomed the National Development Plan (2015-2019).
107. The Netherlands regretted violence and discrimination in Indonesia against religious
and other minorities.
108. Italy welcomed the measures taken aimed at ending violence against women and
children, combating human trafficking, improving women’s representation in the
parliament and promoting tolerance between religious communities.
109. Japan welcomed the strengthening of the legal system to ensure the rights of persons
with disabilities. It also expressed concern about the delay in introducing barrier-free
facilities to public transportation systems and commercial centres.
110. Kazakhstan welcomed the ratification of the two Optional Protocols to the
Convention on the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the National Human Rights
Action Plan.
111. Kenya welcomed the progress made in implementing universal periodic review
recommendations.
112. Kuwait welcomed the enhancement of the rights of women, vulnerable groups,
persons with disabilities and migrant workers.
113. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed the progress made in promoting
the rights of vulnerable groups, including women, children and persons with disabilities,
enhancing freedoms of expression and religion and improving health-care services.
114. Latvia appreciated the efforts made to combat violence against women, child
marriage and the harmful practices of female genital mutilation.
115. Lebanon noted the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities, which had seen Indonesia redouble its efforts to protect women’s rights and the
elderly.
116. Liechtenstein expressed concern about the continued imposition of the death
penalty, mostly for drug-related offences, which did not meet the threshold of “most serious
crimes”.
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