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42.
Indonesia commended Argentina for ratifying all international human rights
instruments and for its standing invitation to all special procedures, showing strong
commitment to human rights and cooperation with international mechanisms. Indonesia
welcomed efforts: in combating discrimination against women by strengthening the
legislative framework, introducing institutional mechanisms and implementing public
equity policy; as well as in combating trafficking in persons. Indonesia made
recommendations.
43.
Iraq welcomed achievements in acceding to international instruments and the
invitation to all special procedures resulting in several visits to Argentina. Iraq noted
specific measures to further human rights, combat unemployment, promote social security
and for economic improvement. Iraq welcomed efforts to combat discrimination and racism
and to encourage participation by women in political decision-making. Iraq made
recommendations.
44.
Italy welcomed progress in prosecutions related to the last military dictatorship. Italy
has explored trilateral cooperation possibilities. Italy referred to concerns over detention
conditions, particularly in the provinces, and encouraged continued improvement of prison
conditions. Regarding reported police violence affecting vulnerable persons, Italy requested
information on human rights education and other initiatives taken, and on measures
envisaged for improved combatting of trafficking in human beings.
45.
Jordan commended Argentina for its efforts on human rights and fundamental
freedoms and its foreign policy with respect to peace, security, democracy and human
rights. It recognized efforts to strengthen the institutional framework and the establishment
of several Government agencies and initiatives. It encouraged continued support to such
initiatives. Jordan made a recommendation.
46.
Libya noted progress in policies for equality and for combating racial discrimination
and encouraged increasing such efforts. It commended Argentina on increased effort in
combating human trafficking, on providing information to the public, assistance to the
victims and punishing the perpetrators. Libya made a recommendation.
47.
Malaysia noted Argentina’s continued commitment to human rights and the
ratification of almost all international human rights instruments. It noted improvements in
social security, pension benefits, employment, the empowerment of women, inclusion of
persons with disabilities, children, education and others. Malaysia recognized that
challenges remained, including over trafficking of persons and compliance with ratified
instruments. Malaysia made recommendations.
48.
Mexico acknowledged Argentina’s efforts to advance on truth, justice and
reparations for violations during the last dictatorship and encouraged avoiding revictimization and providing witness protection. Mexico commended adoption of migration
regulations and the ratification of human rights treaties. Mexico was confident that
measures towards eradicating discrimination against women and LGBT persons would
strengthen human rights in Argentina. Mexico made recommendations.
49.
Morocco welcomed Argentina’s commitment to human rights and commended its
cooperation with United Nations bodies, highlighting Argentina’s co-authorship of several
Human Rights Council resolutions. It noted improvements in the prison system and
requested further information on gender programmes in prison. Morocco congratulated
Argentina for its efforts on women’s representation and law 26,485 combating violence
against women. Morocco made recommendations.
50.
The Netherlands expected Argentina to finalize and effectively implement
legislation for the establishment of the national mechanism for the prevention of torture.
The Netherlands commended Argentina on results attained for the participation of women
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