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Rights of the Child on involvement of children in armed conflict, for empowering a vibrant civil
society, for involving national human rights institutions in the ongoing consultation and for
involving the civil society in this process until the next universal periodic review.
359. Tunisia congratulated Indonesia for the determination it showed in the promotion and
protection of all human rights and for the measures taken to follow up on recommendations of
the Working Group, as well as for identifying challenges in the promotion and protection of
human rights. It encouraged Indonesia to follow up on its efforts to promote and protect human
rights.
360. Qatar noted the cooperation and measures taken to promote and protect human rights. In
the midst of the ongoing reform process, Qatar greatly appreciates Indonesia’s commitment to
continue its efforts in the field of human rights and to face the complex challenges. In line with
the objectives of the universal periodic review and General Assembly resolution 60/251, there is
a collective responsibility to support Indonesia’s efforts to fulfil its commitments. The
recommendations of the Working Group supplement the recommendations made by the treaty
bodies. Qatar encouraged Indonesia to continue to search for proper means to implement the
recommendations and focus on education and training in human rights, particularly for law
enforcement officials, as well as its efforts to protect rights of women and children. Qatar further
called on all to provide appropriate assistance to Indonesia to implement recommendations of the
Working Group.
361. Pakistan noted that the reform process has brought many important and commendable
changes in the human rights structure, and that the challenges are complex but the determination
of Indonesia to fight them is noteworthy. The universal periodic review mechanism envisages a
comprehensive and collaborative approach to dealing with individual human rights situations,
and Indonesia should be encouraged to implement its human rights obligations taking into
account the recommendations of treaty bodies and special procedures. Pakistan noted that it is
important that security and law enforcement officials receive training in human rights law and
the implementation of human rights standards, particularly relating to the protection of women
and children. Pakistan appreciates the acknowledgement of challenges and resolves to overcome
them. It will continue to deepen its bilateral cooperation with Indonesia.
362. The Islamic Republic of Iran expressed its appreciation to Indonesia for the commitment to
further progress in its efforts to promote and protect human rights and to address its complex
challenges. It also commended Indonesia on its strong commitment and positive approach to the
universal periodic review, and noted the common responsibility to create a conducive
atmosphere to support the Government’s endeavours to continue progressing towards the
implementation of its human rights obligations. There was a need to focus on continued human
rights training and education for, inter alia, security and law enforcement officials as well as on
ongoing efforts to protect women and children.
363. Bahrain welcomed positive steps taken by Indonesia within the reform process, which
reflects its unceasing efforts to promote and protect human rights. The universal periodic review
must be cooperative, aimed at enabling the State under review to promote and protect human
rights in a better way. Bahrain noted the common responsibility to create an enabling
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