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constraints are posted on the extranet of the universal periodic review when available.1
Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present
report.
26.
Singapore noted that, as a very young country, Timor-Leste continued to face
challenges in its nation building, but that it had taken positive steps to enhance capacities,
particularly in education and health. Singapore welcomed the 2008 Basic Law on
Education, which would help to raise education levels and develop a skilled workforce. It
also welcomed efforts in setting up a National Health Institute to improve the qualifications
of nurses, midwives, pharmacists and laboratory professionals, as well as efforts in fighting
communicable diseases through awareness-raising and improvements in the system for
diagnosis and treatment. Singapore made recommendations.
27.
Algeria commended the commitment of the young Government in the major human
rights conventions. It appreciated the progress achieved in the areas of human rights,
security and economic development by stressing the country’s improvement in the Human
Development Index since 2005. Algeria indicated that the successful holding of the 2012
elections should be another determining test for the consolidation of democracy in the
country. It made recommendations.
28.
Indonesia commended Timor-Leste’s efforts in instituting legal frameworks for the
promotion of human rights and the establishment of various human rights mechanisms. It
also welcomed the fact that the Ombudsman had been brought in line with the Paris
Principles, and that Timor-Leste had ratified seven core human rights instruments. It
recognized efforts to guarantee fundamental freedoms and access to justice, health and
education. Indonesia noted that it was committed to mutual cooperation and particularly
welcomed progress in implementing the recommendations of the Commission on Truth and
Friendship. It made recommendations.
29.
Myanmar was encouraged by efforts to increase protection of women’s rights and
noted the establishment of institutions such as the National Human Rights Commission. It
welcomed efforts to combat discrimination through awareness-raising. Myanmar expressed
its understanding of challenges in tackling developmental issues, but nevertheless wished to
see progress in socio-economic and cultural development. It made a recommendation.
30.
Sri Lanka noted that almost 60 per cent of the population of Timor-Leste was under
the age of 24. In this regard, it highlighted the importance of continued enhancement of the
quality of, and access to education and healthcare. It also commended national initiatives to
eliminate illiteracy, and measures to combat human trafficking and assist victims. It noted
significant progress in the health sector and the agreement with Cuba to train Timorese
doctors. It encouraged further development of the education and health sector, and
continued action to eliminate poverty. It requested to ensure the promotion of rights of
women as a central goal of the national human rights strategy.
31.
Thailand welcomed the transfer of security and law enforcement duty from UNMIT
to the national police force. Thailand noted that the lack of development infrastructure and
human resources in Timor-Leste prevented its people from full enjoyment of their human
rights. Thailand noted that responsibility falls on international community to assist TimorLeste more in its pursuit of peace and prosperity. Thailand had been providing development
assistance to Timor-Leste. Thailand made a recommendation.
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