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the problem of the lack of policies on the elimination of child labour. Hungary made
recommendations.
35.
Indonesia appreciated the tireless efforts made by Chile to promote and protect
human rights and in particular to increase the protection of women, but it also believed that
those efforts could be further strengthened. It made recommendations.
36.
The Islamic Republic of Iran thanked Chile for the information concerning the
implementation of the previous recommendations but expressed concern at a number of
issues requiring clarification. It made recommendations.
37.
Iraq welcomed the ratification of CPED and the introduction of the act on the
protection of refugees. It commended measures to combat discrimination and to enhance
the participation of citizens in public administration. Iraq made a recommendation.
38.
Ireland was concerned about inconsistencies between the legal framework for, and
the monitoring in practice of, employment conditions for domestic workers. It applauded
efforts to combat domestic violence. It made recommendations.
39.
Italy welcomed the adoption of the act on trafficking in persons and amendments to
the Penal Code concerning domestic violence. It asked whether measures regarding the
legal recognition of transgender persons were envisaged. Italy made recommendations.
40.
Jordan commended ongoing efforts to protect human rights and fundamental
freedoms, particularly through the adoption of an act on combating discrimination, and
appreciated the steps taken to strengthen the institutional framework. Jordan made
recommendations.
41.
Libya welcomed the report and appreciated all the efforts made and initiatives
undertaken, including the establishment of the National Institute for Human Rights. It urged
Chile to take steps to organize awareness-raising campaigns on human rights.
42.
Liechtenstein acknowledged the efforts made to end discrimination against women
and to promote women’s rights, and the commitment to international justice. It noted that
the corporal punishment of children remained lawful in the home and in care institutions. It
made recommendations.
43.
Madagascar welcomed the creation of the National Institute for Human Rights, the
ratification of the Statute of Rome and of CPED. It also noted the progress made by Chile
in several fields, including the combat against all forms of discrimination, torture and
poverty, the protection of vulnerable groups, indigenous peoples, women and children.
Madagascar made recommendations.
44.
Malaysia commended Chile for strengthening its institutional and legislative
framework, for establishing a national human rights institution in 2009, for the progress
made in improving women’s rights and for the entering into force of legislation on
trafficking in persons in 2011. Malaysia made recommendations.
45.
Djibouti congratulated Chile for its permanent engagement in all human rights and
for having implemented most of the recommendations received during the first cycle.
Djibouti made recommendations.
46.
Mexico applauded efforts to prepare for the review, which had included civil
society. It recognized the progress that had been made regarding the application of ILO
Convention No. 169 and the structures set up to strengthen the participation of indigenous
peoples in public life. Mexico made recommendations.
47.
Montenegro acknowledged the commitment to improving the situation of
indigenous people through, inter alia, programmes for health care and education for
indigenous women. Montenegro asked for information concerning activities to promote
inclusiveness and the participation of vulnerable groups, whether the Government intended
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