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question of Bhutanese refugees, including by voluntary return, with particular
attention to family reunification and other humanitarian cases (Canada); Work
with UNHCR and the Core Group to develop a near-term initiative to allow
some refugees to return immediately to Bhutan, granting special consideration
to cases of humanitarian concern, such as those involving the elderly (United
States);
80.
Make it a priority on the agenda of the new Government and, if
necessary, the Parliament, efforts to seek a constructive solution to the refugee
problem, respecting the rights of those concerned, and in that context step up
dialogue with the international community and the United Nations
humanitarian agencies (Switzerland);
81.
Adopt the necessary legal framework and launch appropriate policies,
including awareness campaigns for the public, to guarantee the indiscriminate
access of the Nepalese minority to the same enjoyment of human rights as for
other Bhutanese citizens (Slovakia); Take measures to ensure respect for the
human rights of persons belonging to ethnic minorities (Canada); Take
legislative and practical measures to promote and protect the rights of persons
belonging to minorities (United Kingdom); Commit to ensuring respect, in all
circumstances, of the fundamental rights and dignity of all people in the
country (Switzerland); Address the claims of discriminatory treatment of
minorities (Italy);
82.
Continue to make sure that its legislation and practices in the fight
against terrorism match its international obligations related to human rights,
international humanitarian law and refugee law (Mexico);
83.
Share its experiences and best practices internationally on the concept of
Gross National Happiness (Philippines);
84.
Consider sharing its sustainable development experiences through the
help of the relevant specialized agencies (Singapore);
85.
Continue its contribution at the international level to efforts aimed at
fighting hunger in accordance with the outcome of the World Food Summits as
well as relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Human Rights
Council (Egypt);
86.
Continue and strengthen with international cooperation its efforts in
environmental conservation and protection, which contribute significantly to
global efforts to safeguard the common heritage of mankind (Islamic Republic
of Iran);
87.
Continue to make the most of its experience within the framework of the
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Switzerland);
88.
Call upon the international community to pay attention to the difficulties
associated with the present stage of development in Bhutan and provide the
needed assistance to it to strengthen the capacity of its national mechanisms
responsible for preparing periodic reports for treaty bodies and to train its law
enforcement officials, judges and police officers in the area of human rights
(Egypt);2
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The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: The international community pays
attention to the difficulties associated with the present stage of development in Bhutan and provide
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