Annex to Norway’s Addendum to the Report of the
Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review
26 August 2019
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Consider strengthening the protection of the rights of women and children of
the Sami community who are alleged to be more prone to domestic violence
than the rest of the population (Ghana);
Implement the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of
Racial Discrimination to take measures to improve the legal framework for
Sami land, fishing and reindeer rights (New Zealand);
Step up efforts to extend the use of the Kven language (Peru);
Review mechanisms for extractive activities on Sami lands in order to
guarantee adequate consultation with the affected Sami communities,
mitigation measures, compensation and benefit sharing (Slovenia);
Pursue further measures aimed at intensifying efforts to promote and protect
the traditional way of life, including culture and language of indigenous
populations and national minorities in Norway in consultation with those
communities (Sri Lanka);
Not accepted. See 202. The Government is considering the Committee’s
recommendations.
Accepted.
The rights of persons with disabilities
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Continue to promote the rights of persons with disabilities, including
amendment to legislation regarding the right to legal capacity (Peru)
Develop systems to support decision-making for persons with disabilities,
based on individual consent according to the principles of the Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Mexico);
Continue efforts to improve mechanisms for mental healthcare, especially for
vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities and children (Maldives);
Consult extensively with all relevant stakeholders, in particular the families of
children with disabilities, to ensure that the white paper on early intervention
and inclusive education can lead to effective policies to help all children reach
their full potential (Singapore);
Accepted.
Accepted. Norway already has systems to support decision-making for persons
with disabilities, but is continuously working to improve these systems.
Accepted.
Immigration and asylum policy
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Guarantee access to education and basic health services for all, regardless to
the migratory or refugee status, or to persons belonging to minorities
(Mexico);
Enhance measures to safeguard rights and welfare of all migrants (Nepal);
Partially accepted. Everyone is entitled to necessary healthcare, with some
limitations for those without a residence permit. With regard to education, see
154.
Partially accepted. At the same time, Norway pursues a stringent, responsible
immigration policy that ensures due process within the framework of Norway’s
international obligations.
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