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people. Sweden welcomed support to victims of domestic violence as the problem was
reportedly serious. Sweden expressed concern about sections in the newly adopted
Constitution and encouraged the Government to consider any recommendations in this
regard expected from the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission. It made
recommendations.
70.
Chile noted Hungary’s human rights commitment as reflected in the ratification of
many international instruments; the adoption of laws against discrimination and for gender
equality; integration measures for the Roma community, and promotion of socio- economic
and cultural rights for disadvantaged groups. It highlighted the National Strategy to
Promote Gender Equality and urged its continued implementation. Chile made
recommendations.
71.
The Holy See noted references to the Christian roots of the nation in the newly
adopted Constitution and its provisions with regard to the embryo protection and
recognition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The Holy See made a
recommendation.
72.
Argentina sought information on measures adopted to uphold fundamental rights
and international standards as part of asylum and refugee procedures and on legislative
provisions to prevent marital rape, domestic violence and sexual harassment. Argentina
asked about the most recent actions taken under the strategy to promote gender equality
2010-2021 and results achieved. Argentina inquired about measures for ensuring the full
enjoyment of rights for the Roma population. Argentina made recommendations
73.
Afghanistan referred to steps taken to promote and protect human rights through
recent legislative measures and the work of the Parliamentary Commission for Civil Rights
and the Equal Treatment Authority. Afghanistan shared Hungary’s view on the need to
continue efforts to alleviate the disadvantages faced by the Roma community. It supported
Hungary’s prioritization of the possible adoption of an EU Roma Strategy. Afghanistan
made recommendations.
74.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed Hungary’s
establishment of, inter alia, the Foundation for the International Prevention of Genocide and
Mass Atrocities. It asked what prior consideration was given to ensuring that elements of
the Constitution, such as voting rights for persons under guardianship, did not run contrary
to Hungary’s international human rights obligations. It asked about racist motivation
constituting an aggravating circumstance for all ordinary criminal offences. Referring to the
new Media Law, it asked how independence of the Media Authority and the Media Council
was guaranteed. It made recommendations.
75.
Guatemala referred to Hungary’s human rights institutional framework and
recognized the importance of providing them with sufficient resources and independence to
carry out their work. Guatemala sought information on the status of implementation of
different treaty bodies’ recommendations especially on gender equality, violence against
women and the rehabilitation of women and girl victims of trafficking. Guatemala
expressed interest in the social and inclusion programmes for the Roma community and
encouraged Hungary to continue to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights for
minorities. It made a recommendation.
76.
Bangladesh appreciated the adoption of the Decade for Roma Inclusion and the
Constitutional provision on the prohibition of discrimination against women. Bangladesh
did not believe that removing a child from his or her own family for financial reasons
contributed positively to a child’s well-being. Bangladesh shared treaty bodies’ concerns at
the persistent discrimination and exclusion faced by Roma and women’s
underrepresentation in political and public life. It made recommendations.
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