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60.
The Russian Federation noted the amendments made to legislation, in particular
regarding the protection of children and the fight against discrimination. It expressed
concern at the continued trafficking in persons, including for the sale of organs. The
Russian Federation made recommendations.
61.
Singapore noted the progress made in combating domestic violence through the
enactment of laws and the establishment of re-education centres for men and shelters for
victims. Singapore welcomed the achievements in the field of education, with the
enrolment rate for basic education reaching 94 per cent in rural areas. Singapore made
recommendations.
62.
Slovakia encouraged Chile to accelerate preparation of the national human rights
plan. It welcomed the developments regarding the rights of women and noted that further
efforts were needed to address inequalities, such as unequal employment opportunities,
effectively. Slovakia made recommendations.
63.
Slovenia encouraged ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (OP-CEDAW). It expressed
concern that abortion was outlawed under all circumstances and noted that there was
significant prison overcrowding and a lack of prison infrastructure. Slovenia made
recommendations.
64.
South Sudan noted with appreciation the excellent cooperation between the Chilean
police and the International Committee of the Red Cross and encouraged the promotion of a
human rights culture for other law enforcement institutions. It made a recommendation.
65.
Spain congratulated Chile on being a party to the core international human rights
instruments and on ratifying CPED. It made recommendations.
66.
Sri Lanka noted the efforts made by Chile to achieve gender equality, promote the
rights of women and combat child labour and the commercial sexual exploitation of
children. It highlighted the entry into force of the Anti-Discrimination Act in 2012. Sri
Lanka made recommendations.
67.
The State of Palestine welcomed the determination of Chile to improve the quality
of life of its people and foster a culture of respect and non-discrimination. It commended
the progress made in education, including improving the quality and making primary
education compulsory. It made recommendations.
68.
Sweden noted that the criminalization of abortion in all circumstances was still in
place. Sweden welcomed advances in promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and
intersex rights, particularly the adoption of the Anti-Discrimination Act. It requested more
information on the steps taken to ensure the implementation of current anti-discrimination
legislation. Sweden made recommendations.
69.
Switzerland noted with satisfaction the progress achieved in combating
discrimination and violence against women, in reforming the military justice system and in
amendments to anti-terrorist legislation. It was concerned that abortion was criminalized
under all circumstances. It made recommendations.
70.
Thailand commended the establishment of the National Institute for Human Rights
and progress in improving the situation of indigenous peoples. Noting that the AntiDiscrimination Act provided protection for sexual orientation and gender identity, it
encouraged a further amendment to include financial compensation for victims. Thailand
made recommendations.
71.
Trinidad and Tobago commended Chile for the establishment in 2009 of the
National Institute for Human Rights, the ratification of the Statute of Rome, the entry into
force of Law No. 20.609 in 2012 addressing discrimination, the efforts undertaken for the
empowerment of women and the creation of a human rights department within the
Carabineros de Chile police force. Trinidad and Tobago made recommendations.
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