A/HRC/14/37
were very important. It noted as positive the recent extension of the mandate of OHCHR in
the country. The recommendations should be implemented within the framework of the
national human rights plan of action, and sufficient resources should be made available. In
the area of economic and social rights, as recommendations were expressed in general
terms, the State would have to set targets and goals. The organizations shared the view of
the recommendations calling for the harmonization of national legislation with international
human rights standards. It agreed with the importance of promptly restructuring the
judiciary within the framework of the Constitution and guaranteeing its independence, and
also that of other institutions dealing with the protection of human rights. The organization
highlighted the disagreement about the means to ensure the eradication of child labour, an
inadmissible exploitation, which would require providing employment to parents. There
was also a need to comprehensively address the situation of street children. It regretted that
the needs of specific groups, such as older persons and Afro-Bolivians, had not been
specifically addressed. It also noted that human rights organizations would monitor the
compliance with the recommendations.
4.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
391. In concluding, Bolivia (Plurinational State of) thanked all delegations civil society
representatives who had taken the floor on this occasion.
392. The national human rights council, with the participation of civil society, was the
coordinating body responsible for the follow-up to all commitments made in the context of
the universal periodic review.
393. Bolivia (Plurinational State of) was undergoing a process of transition with a view
of constructing a plurinational State and building its own national identities. Although it
acknowledged that much could still be done, Bolivia (Plurinational State of) was working
towards an inclusive society without discrimination of any form and was implementing all
necessary measures to improve the enjoyment of all human rights.
394. Bolivia (Plurinational State of) was a colonized country which was now working for
the decolonization and the elimination of patriarchal structures, to include indigenous and
women in political decision-making processes. The Government was pursuing efforts to
ensure that women were represented in 50 per cent of all decision-making positions of
Government.
395. Lastly, the delegation referred to the interconnection between human rights and
those of mother earth, affirming that it was not possible to defend human rights without
considering the environmental crimes of which all are victims. Changing the development
model from unbridled capitalism to one in harmony with mother earth was a human rights
obligation, as international law required States to take all necessary measures to protect the
right to life.
396. Bolivia (Plurinational Sate of) reaffirmed its commitment to the defence of the rights
of mother earth in the same way it was committed to the defence of human rights, and
asked for the support of the international community in this regard.
Fiji
397. The review of Fiji was held on 11 February 2010 in conformity with all the relevant
provisions contained in Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Fiji in accordance with the annex to Council
resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/7/FIJ/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)
(A/HRC/WG.6/7/FIJ/2);
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