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recommended effective human rights education programmes with specific attention to the
Convention on the Rights of the Child.
4.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
389. In its concluding statement, the delegation of Cambodia reiterated its gratitude to the
intervening States for their constructive comments and critical concerns with regard to the
human rights situation in the country.
390. With regard to issues raised by non-governmental organizations, such as land issues
and the freedom of expression in Cambodia, the delegation stated that it had already
responded to these on many occasions, both during the universal periodic review process
and in various treaty body sessions.
391. It commended the universal periodic review process as one that offered the
Government an opportunity to assess and reflect on its achievements and shortcomings in
the promotion and protection of human rights. The process had laid the groundwork for
further implementation of Government policies and plans of action to enhance human rights
in Cambodia. Cambodia had learned to share the values of tolerance and freedom in society
with all the attributes of its own uniqueness and characteristics of its own to overcome the
challenges ahead. These were a source of strength and would lead to progress.
392. The delegation expressed appreciation for the technical assistance and support
provided by development partners in its human rights endeavours. It reaffirmed
Cambodia’s commitment to striving for the strengthening of the rule of law and the
promotion of good governance, integrity and accountability, as reflected in relevant laws,
policies and plans of action of the Government. It also reiterated Cambodia’s commitment
to the success of the universal periodic review process and the development of the Council
into a true global forum on human rights. Cambodia would thus join other Member States
in working constructively on the review of the Council for its further improvement.
Norway
393. The review of Norway was held on 2 December 2009 in conformity with all the
relevant provisions contained in Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following
documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Norway in accordance with the annex to
Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/6/NOR/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)
(A/HRC/WG.6/6/NOR/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c)
(A/HRC/WG.6/6/NOR/3).
394. At its 13th meeting, on 17 March 2010, the Council considered and adopted the
outcome of the review on Norway (see section C below).
395. The outcome of the review on Norway comprises the report of the Working Group
on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/13/5), the views of Norway concerning the
recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented
before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not
sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also
A/HRC/13/5/Add.1).
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