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political representation of indigenous people, particularly women; (c) provide adequate policy
and institutional support to address the marked disparities in the socio-economic indicators
between the indigenous and non-indigenous populations; (d) expedite the investigation and trial
of cases of gross human rights violation cases committed during the military dictatorship to
ensure adequate compensation and reparations for the victims and their families; (e) protect the
right of family being the natural and fundamental group of society based upon the stable
relationship between a man and a woman, as enshrined in article 16 of the Universal
Declaration.
37.
Finland recommended that Chile (a) review its legislation criminalizing the termination
of pregnancies in all circumstances, including in cases of rape, incest and situations where the
life of the mother is at risk, making adequate information on family planning and the regulation
of fertility publicly available; (b) promote a constructive dialogue between authorities and
indigenous people and their organizations. The participation of indigenous people in the
formulation and implementation of laws and programmes affecting their lives should be
promoted and resources provided to that end.
38.
Germany enquired about the way civil society has participated in the process to establish
a NHRI and about cooperation with the local OHCHR office in the country. Germany
recommended that Chile ensure full compliance with all obligations assumed under ICCPR and
all other international human rights treaties to which it is a party and revise domestic legislation
that may still be incompatible with these obligations.
39.
Turkey asked for more information on the legislative actions that need to be taken in
order to repeal the current joint marital property regime. Taking note of the views expressed by
the Committee of the Rights of the Child on access to education for indigenous peoples, Turkey
encouraged Chile to increase budget allocations to education with a view to overcoming this
problem. Turkey asked about progress in establishing a human rights mechanism in conformity
with the Paris Principles.
40.
The United States asked if there were other efforts underway to reduce the level of
domestic violence against women and how the Government would sustain and expand those
efforts. It recommended that Chile work with relevant NGOs to create programmes to educate
law enforcement officials, judges and others on domestic violence as a serious issue that should
be remedied through the legal system and not kept hidden in the domestic sphere.
41.
Morocco highlighted the establishment of the Mohammed VI Centre for the dialogue of
civilizations in the Chilean city of Coquimbo. It asked about the value added of two draft laws
on migration and refugee status compared to existing instruments and the implementation of
ICRMW. It recommended that Chile (a) establish a NHRI in accordance with the Paris
Principles, and (b) strengthen and boost the experience it already has on reforming the
educational system by promoting a human rights culture through its integration into school
curriculums, particularly in rural areas.
42.
India commented that some concern had been expressed about the need to expedite the
establishment of a NHRI in conformity with the Paris Principles and an autonomous Office of
the Ombudsman. It requested the Chilean delegation to share more information on the subject,
and on difficulties faced by Chile in increasing the participation of women in its labour force.
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