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devote special attention to children with disabilities and child victims of trafficking and
sexual exploitation. It made recommendations.
72.
The Congo praised the efforts of the first elected woman President of an African
country, in particular the legislative reforms undertaken to restore a State that respected
human dignity and accorded particular attention to the situation of women, children and
disabled persons, which merited the constant support of the international community. It also
mentioned initiatives on human rights training, and the fight against all forms of violence
committed against women and children. The Congo made recommendations.
73.
The Sudan noted with appreciation the large number of regional and universal
human rights instruments acceded to by Liberia. The Sudan asked which most important
norms were needed for the management of orphanages and other institutions where there
were vulnerable children, and what sanctions had been taken against persons who had
breached those measures. The Sudan made recommendations.
74.
Liberia expressed appreciation for all questions, comments and recommendations
presented. It welcomed all constructive comments and looked forward to collaborating with
national and international partners to create a progressive, developed and human-rightsconscious Liberia.
75.
To conclude, Liberia listed a few of its expectations in terms of international
assistance. These included training assistance to: enhance the capacity of law enforcement
agencies, including in the use of advanced law enforcement techniques and equipment;
enhance the human rights awareness of citizens and public officials; enhance knowledge
about the working methods used by treaty bodies and in treaty body reporting; and enhance
the capacity of the relevant institutions to design and implement human-rights-related
policies and projects. It also called for assistance in developing and publishing a national
human rights action plan, in advancing the process of law reform and in implementing the
recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
76.
Time constraints did not allow Liberia to address all questions presented today and
in advance; however, it would be informing the international community about measures
being taken to address concerns and questions raised. The delegation looked forward to
working with all to implement the recommendations in order to protect and promote human
rights in Liberia.
II.
Conclusions and/or recommendations
77.
The following recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue and
listed below have been examined by Liberia and enjoy its support:
77.1. Consider ratifying the CRPD, along with the two Optional Protocols to
the CRC, to which it is a signatory (India);
77.2. Sign and ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All
Persons from Enforced Disappearance (France);
77.3. Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and
the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced
Disappearance (Senegal);
77.4. Complete the process of examining regional and international human
rights instruments to which the country is party, so as to revise national
legislation and better fulfil its regional and international obligations imposed by
such instruments (Algeria);
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