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towards accepting evolving international human rights norms and remains committed to continue
doing so. There are instances where India has adhered to the basic norms of an international
instrument without becoming a party to it such as the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees.
In some other cases, the domestic norms go beyond the prevalent international norms; such as the
high level of justiciability of economic, social and cultural rights. India noted that its own
experience of being reviewed reconfirmed its belief in the huge potential of the UPR. Yet, the
process and the success of the mechanism would depend on constructive engagement by identifying
concrete areas for cooperation which would make a real difference on the ground.
III. CONCLUSIONS AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS
86.
In the course of the interactive dialogue the following recommendations were made:
1.
Expedite ratification of the Convention against Torture (United Kingdom France,
Mexico, Nigeria, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden) and its Optional Protocol
(United Kingdom);
2.
Continue to fully involve the national civil society in the follow-up to the UPR of India,
as was done for its preparation (United Kingdom);
3.
Continue energizing existing mechanisms to enhance the addressing of human rights
challenges (Ghana);
4
Encourage enhanced cooperation with human rights bodies and all relevant stakeholders
in the pursuit of a society oriented towards the attainment of internationally recognized
human rights goals (Ghana);
5.
Maintain disaggregated data on caste and related discrimination (Canada, Belgium,
Luxembourg);
6.
Consider signature and ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (Brazil);
7.
Consider signature and ratification of ILO Conventions No. 138 and 182 (Brazil,
Netherlands, Sweden);
8.
Share best practices in the promotion and protection of human rights taking into account
the multi-religious, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic nature of Indian society (Mauritius);
9.
Review the reservation to article 32 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
(the Netherlands);
10.
Consider new ways of addressing growing economic and social inequities arising out of
rapid economic growth and share experiences/results of best practices in addressing
poverty (Algeria);
11.
Take into account recommendations made by treaty bodies and special procedures,
especially those relating to women and children, in developing a national action plan for
human rights which is under preparation (Mexico);
12.
Ratify the Convention on Enforced Disappearances (Nigeria);
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