A/HRC/16/2 enact broad anti-discrimination legislation that explicitly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and stated that the Government should include civil society organizations in the implementation of these recommendations. It encouraged Mongolia to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in its broader human rights and awareness-raising activities; to apply the Yogyakarta Principles on the Application of International Human Rights Law in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity; and to report regularly on progress made in the implementation of the above-mentioned recommendations to the Human Rights Council. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 422. The delegation stated that the Government would pay special attention to several key areas in order to guarantee civil participation in decision-making processes and the right to vote and further develop the relevant legal framework; ensure the right to a healthy and safe environment by developing laws in this field, including the mining sector; provide access and relevant infrastructure to facilitate the participation of persons with disabilities in public life; address violations of the rights of minorities; and develop legislation to provide effective redress for those violations. 423. In conclusion, the delegation stated that Mongolia, by being fully aware of the magnitude of the efforts required to implement the accepted recommendations in the upcoming years, would seek technical assistance from relevant international and nongovernmental organizations, as well as bilateral assistance and cooperation. Panama 424. The review of Panama was held on 16 March 2011 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Panama in accordance with the annex to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/PAN/1/Rev.1 and A/HRC/WG.6/9/PAN/1/Rev.1/Corr.1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/PAN/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/PAN/3). 425. At its 32nd meeting, on 16 March 2011, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Panama (see section C below). 426. The outcome of the review of Panama comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/16/6), the views of Panama concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also A/HRC/16/6/Add.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, on its voluntary commitments and on the outcome 427. The Minister for Government of Panama, Roxana Mendez, recalled that the promotion, protection and respect for human rights was a priority for her Government and was a matter of public policy. GE.11-17059 163

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