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89.
The Czech Republic said that it continued to have multiple concerns, although
Equatorial Guinea had accepted most of the recommendations from 2009. It expressed
concern about the severely limited space for independent human rights activism.
90.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo applauded the steps taken by Equatorial
Guinea to implement previous UPR recommendations, in particular that concerning the
establishment of an office of the Ombudsman.
91.
Djibouti noted the efforts expended by Equatorial Guinea to promote and protect
human rights, notably the establishment of a juvenile court, as well as programmes for
abandoned children.
92.
Ecuador commended the efforts expended by Equatorial Guinea to provide
education for all, including adult and adolescent girls, to raise literacy levels and to improve
school facilities, as well as to address HIV/AIDS and support persons living with AIDS.
93.
Egypt commended Equatorial Guinea on its comprehensive report and on its
reiteration of its commitment to the UPR process.
94.
Estonia encouraged Equatorial Guinea to work towards guaranteeing gender equality
and women’s rights and to continue with efforts to eliminate forced and early marriage and
to fight against polygamy.
95.
Ethiopia commended Equatorial Guinea on action taken to reduce maternal and
infant mortality, to improve rural health, to combat corruption and to integrate persons with
disabilities into the national social security system.
96.
France applauded the ratification by Equatorial Guinea of the Optional Protocol to
the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
97.
Gabon applauded Equatorial Guinea for the steps it had taken to implement previous
UPR recommendations and commended it on efforts to advance women’s rights through
the National Multisectoral Action Plan for the Advancement of Women and Gender Equity.
98.
Germany expressed appreciation for the steps taken by Equatorial Guinea to advance
the economic and social rights of the population and made a number of recommendations.
99.
Ghana applauded the measures introduced by Equatorial Guinea to improve water,
road and electricity infrastructure for rural communities and supported its call for
international support to achieve the objectives of the National Economic and Social
Development Plan for Horizon 2020 .
100. Guatemala welcomed the progress made by Equatorial Guinea in the field of human
rights. It shared the view of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against
Women on the importance of establishing a comprehensive strategy to eliminate harmful
practices and stereotypes that discriminate against women.
101. Indonesia welcomed the adoption of the National Multisectoral Action Plan for the
Advancement of Women and Gender Equity and the National Plan on Education for All, as
well as the establishment of the Directorate-General for Family Health.
102. Iraq welcomed the implementation of legislation to integrate persons with
disabilities into the national social security system and the steps taken to ratify the
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
103. Ireland noted with concern that Equatorial Guinea had not submitted any report to
the treaty monitoring bodies. It expressed concern about the continued use of the death
penalty, particularly the execution of four persons in 2010 after a summary military trial.
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