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illegal immigration? Spain noted the signature of the Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities and asked what measures are taken in order to prevent and eliminate
discriminations against children with disabilities and in order to increase their assistance at
school. Spain made recommendations
56.
Bolivia welcomed the presentation of the national report, which showed Dominica’s
commitments to human rights and expressed the need for technical cooperation from the
international community. Bolivia recognized the important work done in close
collaboration with civil society organizations and the plans to provide protection for women
against discrimination and domestic violence and to protect children from abuse. It
highlighted the national health plans, free education at primary and secondary levels, as
well the recognition of indigenous population rights. Bolivia made a recommendation.
57.
Azerbaijan made several recommendations on the ratification of core human rights
instruments, on the establishment of a national human rights institution, on the abolition of
death penalty and on legislation for refugees. Azerbaijan made recommendations.
58.
Argentina noted the respect for human rights by the Dominican Government, the
improved mother-child health illustrated by the rate provided by the Statistic Division of
the United Nations. Argentina noted as positive the conception and approval of the national
action plan for gender equality. Argentina made recommendations.
59.
Latvia noted with appreciation Dominica’s good human rights record, its
commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and the openness with which
it approached the UPR dialogue. In particular, Latvia appreciated the response given by
Dominica in its introductory statement regarding the issue of sanding invitations to the
Special Procedures. Latvia made a recommendation.
60.
Jamaica appreciated he efforts of the Dominica to promote and protect the human
rights of all its citizens, especially those persons who constitute vulnerable groups such as
women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities. Jamaica indicated that the
indigenous Kalinago people, although comprising a small segment of the population, are of
great historical and cultural importance. Jamaica commended Dominica for having
introduced universal secondary education and hoped that the plans for universal tertiary
education will soon be realised. It noted that several reports to treaty bodies are overdue
and that this was a reflection of the constraints faced by many developing countries and
underscores the need for technical and capacity-building assistance if they are to adequately
meet their commitments.
61.
Trinidad and Tobago thanked Dominica for its sustained efforts in strengthening the
provision of human rights for its citizens. It noted that Dominica boasts a multiparty,
parliamentary democracy with a strong tradition for the rule of law, which is reflected in
the country’s respect for all facets of human rights and, more importantly, is exemplified in
the adherence of Dominica to the principles that define modern democratic statehood.
Trinidad and Tobago acknowledged that challenges still exist with respect to a variety of
issues such as ensuring fair and equitable treatment for the indigenous Kalinago peoples,
ensuring gender equity and reducing corruption. It noted, nonetheless, that despite resource
constraints, efforts are being continually made at the level of policy and practice, to redress
any existing inequities with the establishment of a Ministry of Caribbean Affairs headed by
a Kalinago, the existence of a Gender Bureau and the establishment of a commission to
implement the Integrity in Public Service Act of 2004.
62.
Djibouti noted with satisfaction that many measures have been taken in order to
improve access to justice. It particularly welcomed the Legal Aid Programme, established
in 2003, which allows marginalised families to access legal advisory services. It welcomed
the initiatives taken to combat all forms of human rights violations. It highlighted, in
particular, the recent activities to eradicate violence against women, such as the Protection
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