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of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol. It noted efforts to combat racism and
racial discrimination and to support and assist victims of human trafficking. Thailand made
recommendations.
67.
Togo welcomed the ratification of international conventions and the creation of
various commissions to address gender equality and violence and the issue of integration. It
encouraged Liechtenstein to establish a national human rights institution in accordance with
the Paris Principles. Togo noted efforts to improve the integration of immigrants and
prevent racism and discrimination. It encouraged the enactment of a comprehensive law on
discrimination. It welcomed measures to protect children, women, the elderly and persons
with disabilities. Togo made a recommendation.
68.
Tunisia noted the creation of the Ombuds Office for Children and Young People and
plans to establish a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris
Principles. It also noted steps taken to combat racism in line with the recommendations of
the first UPR cycle and CERD. It welcomed the commitment of Liechtenstein to achieve
the 0.7 per cent ODA target as soon as possible. Tunisia made recommendations.
69.
Turkey encouraged efforts to combat intolerance and xenophobia and welcomed the
adoption of the plan of measures against right-wing extremism. However, it referred to
reported instances of xenophobia and intolerance against ethnic and religious groups and
concerns about an inadequate legal framework for the prevention of racial discrimination.
Foreigners from “third countries” should receive information on the integration agreement
in advance and protection against discrimination. Turkey made a recommendation.
70.
The United Kingdom noted steps to strengthen the legal and institutional framework
to combat racism and discrimination and encouraged the enactment of anti-discrimination
legislation. It also encouraged the continued promotion of gender equality. It asked about
further measures to prohibit torture and inhuman treatment. It suggested that independent
bodies be tasked with investigating allegations of excessive use of force and violent
treatment during apprehension of persons. It made recommendations.
71.
The United States of America commended the commitment to the rule of law,
democracy, freedom of expression and religious freedom, Holocaust education programmes
and public commemoration ceremonies, the humane treatment of asylum seekers from
Africa and the extension of the time limit given to asylum seekers to request a hearing. It
recognized the high representation of women in politics, but noted the persistent gender pay
gap. It also noted the low representation of minority groups in the Government and
Parliament. It made recommendations.
72.
Uruguay highlighted progress, including in areas relating to recommendations
initially not accepted by Liechtenstein. It noted the ratification of various international
human rights conventions and commended Liechtenstein for being the first State to have
ratified the amendments to the Rome Statute on the crime of aggression. It further noted the
creation of the Ombuds Office for Children and Young People, the entry into force of new
legislation for the official registration of same-sex partnerships and Liechtenstein
cooperation for development. Uruguay made recommendations.
73.
Viet Nam appreciated the efforts of Liechtenstein in implementing the
recommendations from the first UPR cycle and noted improvement in legislation, national
institutions and infrastructure on human rights. It also noted the strong policy to combat
racial discrimination, racism and right-wing extremism. It requested further details on how
Liechtenstein had successfully maintained a comprehensive social security system despite
current economic difficulties. It made recommendations.
74.
Algeria was encouraged by the large number of measures taken to improve
interreligious and intercultural understanding, as well as ongoing efforts to combat racism
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