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caesareans; and to improve the infrastructure of the health-care system. Cuba made
recommendations.
92.
Djibouti encouraged the Comoros to continue to collaborate with its international
partners, especially to provide adequate training for staff in the newly created human rights
institutions. It welcomed the initiatives to ensure better access to maternal and child health
care. It requested more information on the status of amendments to criminal legislation.
Djibouti made recommendations.
93.
Tunisia commended the amendments to the Constitution and the enactment of
numerous laws aimed at promoting human rights. It welcomed the establishment of the
National Commission for Human Rights and Freedoms and the General Office for
Solidarity and Gender Advocacy. Tunisia made recommendations.
94.
Ethiopia commended the Comoros on the adoption of a national human rights
policy, which would strengthen efforts to promote and protect human rights. It noted with
appreciation the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Ethiopia made recommendations.
95.
France welcomed the efforts to implement a number of the recommendations
accepted in the first UPR cycle. It praised the creation of the National Commission for
Human Rights and Freedoms and the establishment of the National Commission to Prevent
and Combat Corruption. France made recommendations.
96.
Gabon commended the Comoros for acceding to or ratifying core international and
regional human rights instruments and for establishing the National Commission for
Human Rights and Freedoms. It welcomed the amendments to the Criminal Code and the
Code of Criminal Procedure aimed at abolishing the death penalty. Gabon made a
recommendation.
97.
The Netherlands noted the country’s commitment to equality and non-discrimination
and, in particular, the measures to address domestic and sexual violence against women.
However, it remained concerned about violence against women and the lack of victim
protection measures and encouraged continued efforts in those areas. It made
recommendations.
98.
Ghana commended the establishment of the Supreme Court and the various national
institutions to promote and protect human rights and to combat corruption. Ghana
supported the country’s appeal to the international community for assistance in
strengthening the relevant institutions with the necessary human, financial and technical
capacity. Ghana made recommendations.
99.
Indonesia expressed its appreciation for the steps taken to strengthen the legal and
institutional framework, including the establishment of a national human rights policy and
the National Commission for Human Rights and Freedoms. It welcomed the State’s efforts
to ensure children’s rights, in particular the awareness-raising programmes developed to
combat child labour. Indonesia made recommendations.
100. Iraq welcomed the adoption of strategies for accelerated growth, sustainable
development and poverty reduction and of a capacity-building plan. It commended the
ratification of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading
Treatment or Punishment and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms
of Racial Discrimination, and the establishment of the Human Rights Delegation, the
National Commission for Human Rights and Freedoms and the National Network of
Gender Advocates. Iraq made recommendations.
101. Ireland welcomed the introduction of a national human rights policy and legislation
establishing a national human rights institution, as well as the State’s ratification of the
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