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
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