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workplace. However, more efforts were needed to promote tolerance and respect for
diversity.
23.
Mexico recognized the legislative and institutional progress made since the first
UPR cycle, such as the ratification of international instruments and the introduction of
legislation against discrimination. It encouraged Norway to establish a national human
rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles as soon as possible.
24.
The Republic of Moldova noted the progress made in implementing the
recommendations of the first UPR cycle and the international and national efforts to combat
human trafficking, but challenges remained regarding procedures and criteria for
identifying victims of trafficking.
25.
Montenegro recognized the steps the Government had taken to promote human
rights and implement new mechanisms to address problem areas, in particular
discrimination and domestic violence.
26.
The Netherlands noted the external review of the Norwegian Centre for Human
Rights, which was not in compliance with the Paris Principles, and highlighted concerns
about the situation of detainees, specifically the length of police custody.
27.
New Zealand encouraged Norway to move to full implementation of CRPD,
particularly regarding the use of coercion in mental health care, and noted the
Government’s desire to reduce the use of coercion in that context.
28.
Nicaragua noted the growing number of women victims of trafficking and the
prevalence of violence against women in Norway. It encouraged Norway to continue its
leadership role in the Human Rights Council and to promote dialogue and cooperation
between countries.
29.
The Niger noted the new legislation enacted to combat discrimination, especially on
the grounds of ethnicity, religion and disability, and the measures adopted to promote the
rights of indigenous peoples, minorities, refugees and asylum seekers.
30.
Nigeria invited Norway to accede to the Optional Protocol to the International
Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (OP-ICESCR) and urged it to continue
improving conditions for migrants, denounce racial discrimination in more practical terms
and expedite the process of establishing a fully-fledged national human rights institution.
31.
Pakistan was encouraged by efforts made by Norway to implement the
recommendations from the first UPR cycle and steps taken over the previous four years to
protect and promote human rights in the country.
32.
Paraguay highlighted progress in terms of respect for human rights in Norway, but
expressed concern that in 20 to 30 per cent of murders committed in the previous decade,
the victim and perpetrator had been a couple.
33.
The Philippines believed that Norway had much to share in terms of best practice on
protecting and promoting human rights, but regretted that it had still not acceded to the
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and
Members of Their Families (ICRMW), despite its steadfast advocacy for equality and nondiscrimination.
34.
The Norwegian delegation, in response to questions concerning the situation of the
Roma, said that improving their situation was a priority for the Government. Norway was
supporting measures for the social inclusion of the Roma through 80 programmes in 10
European countries.
35.
A grant scheme had been established to provide humanitarian assistance to foreign
beggars. Migrant Roma had not been targets of serious hate crime.
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