A/HRC/23/14 30. Indonesia welcomed the establishment of several institutions to promote human rights and encouraged Liechtenstein to step up its efforts in establishing a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles. It took note from the views on conclusions and/or recommendations, voluntary commitments and replies presented by the State under its first review (A/HRC/10/77/Add.1) that Liechtenstein was in the process of acceding to the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW). It expressed concern about the de facto discrimination faced by certain disadvantaged groups of women, as well as the lack of legislation prohibiting racial discrimination. Indonesia made recommendations. 31. Kyrgyzstan noted that the promotion and protection of human rights were priorities in the domestic and foreign policy of Liechtenstein, as well as the progress achieved in the implementation of recommendations from the first UPR cycle. It commended the measures to strengthen the legal and institutional framework for protection against discrimination and racism. Kyrgyzstan made recommendations. 32. Libya noted significant progress in the promotion and protection of human rights. It welcomed the fact that Liechtenstein had lifted its reservations to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It also welcomed the efforts taken to address violence against women and to promote gender equality. Libya made recommendations. 33. Malaysia welcomed the measures taken by Liechtenstein to implement the recommendations of the first UPR. It noted progress in the areas of gender equality, children’s rights, the elderly and persons with disabilities, and measures to combat and prevent racism. Nonetheless, challenges remained with respect to racism, intolerance and xenophobia. Although measures had been taken to integrate persons from different ethnic and religious groups, Malaysia noted that Muslims continued to face a number of obstacles to practising their religion. Malaysia made recommendations. 34. Mexico highlighted progress made by Liechtenstein since its first review and recognized in particular, the attention paid to the fight against racism and intolerance, as well as the promotion of efforts for the protection and strengthening of the rights of women and children. It also commended the interest of Liechtenstein in favour of the protection of refugees and displaced persons. Mexico made recommendations. 35. Morocco noted preparations for the ratification of a range of human rights instruments, including the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (CPED) and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (OP-CRPD). The emphasis placed on the integration of foreigners and immigrants and strategies to integrate foreigners into a supportive environment of diversity and multilingualism were welcomed. It noted the various measures to combat racism through the establishment of a specialized unit to combat rightwing extremism and awareness-raising campaigns, among others. Morocco made a recommendation. 36. The Netherlands stated that, although the human rights situation in Liechtenstein was excellent, there were challenges, including gender discrimination. It took note of the integration of the Office of Equal Opportunity with the new Office for Social Affairs and Society and expressed the expectation that the institution would prioritize nondiscrimination and gender equality. It stated that, in the employment sector, women held positions of lower responsibility than men. The Netherlands requested information on the impartiality of the judiciary. The Netherlands made recommendations. 37. Nicaragua applauded consultations with the civil society to address the human rights agenda. It further welcomed the ratification of new international human rights instruments and their incorporation in the normative framework, and the implementation of public policies to address recommendations made during its first review. Nicaragua highlighted 7

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