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Act was that a child should grow up with its biological parents. A care order could be
issued only if a child’s care was seriously deficient or the child was a victim of abuse.
86.
Responding to questions about ethnic discrimination from, inter alia, the Islamic
Republic of Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Poland and the Sudan, Norway referred to the Action
Plan to Promote Equality and Prevent Ethnic Discrimination.
87.
Algeria encouraged Norway to expedite the process of establishing a new national
human rights institution and to ratify ICRMW.
88.
Angola, while noting the progress Norway had made on human rights, not least on
gender equality issues, drew attention to the continuing problem of the integration of
migrants, since that group suffered the highest levels of unemployment.
89.
Argentina noted that Norway had indicated that it would prioritize ratification of
ICPED. Argentina shared its concern about and commitment to the elimination of
discrimination.
90.
Armenia appreciated the help Norway had provided to the survivors of the
Armenian genocide, its integration policy for migrants and minorities and its commitment
to the elimination of hate speech and hate crime.
91.
Australia observed that the UPR report highlighted the consistent promotion by
Norway of human rights and democratic principles. Norway had introduced four new antidiscrimination acts in January 2014, covering sexual orientation, gender equality, ethnicity
and persons with disabilities.
92.
Austria recognized the high standards that Norway had achieved in the promotion
and protection of human rights, its contributions to the system of international human rights
protection and its commitment to the advancement of human rights globally.
93.
Azerbaijan highlighted concerns about discrimination against migrants, persons
from immigrant backgrounds, asylum seekers and refugees in accessing public services,
health services and employment, and allegations of ill-treatment of, and hate speech
directed at, minorities and other vulnerable groups.
94.
Bahrain expressed concern about reports of discrimination against minorities and
indigenous peoples, especially women and children. It was also concerned about persistent
hate speech and incitement to xenophobia and to religious hatred.
95.
Bangladesh observed that Norway had not yet ratified ICRMW and that there
remained scope for further attention to preventing discrimination against immigrants.
96.
Belarus expressed concern about migrant integration and employment issues and the
problems encountered by Roma, especially in the education system. It was also concerned
about reports of incitement to hatred and other forms of intolerance, including by political
parties.
97.
Benin noted that Norway had ratified a number of international conventions on
human rights, including CRPD and OP-CAT, in response to the recommendations received
in 2009.
98.
Botswana noted efforts made to address discrimination against migrants and asylum
seekers, but encouraged Norway to do more to prevent violence. It also noted that
challenges remained in gender mainstreaming and in combating substance abuse by
children and young people.
99.
Brazil referred to policies introduced to encourage gender equality, religious
tolerance and access to social security by foreign residents. It indicated that immediate
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