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locating missing and abducted children, policies protecting the rights of migrants and their
families, and establishment of human rights organizations. It encouraged Guatemala to
adhere to international standards. It made recommendations.
81.
Qatar noted that the successful implementation by Guatemala of the first cycle of
UPR recommendations was demonstrated by its legislative and executive reforms. It
congratulated Guatemala on establishing the Ministry of Social Development and hoped
that would contribute to improving living standards and coordination of social policies.
Qatar commended the country’s accession to CRPD. Qatar made recommendations.
82.
The Republic of Korea welcomed efforts by Guatemala to promote and protect
human rights, but regretted that they had not resulted in strong, tangible improvements.
Many organizations recommended a fundamental reform of the justice system to prevent
impunity. A number of social vulnerabilities within the country’s indigenous population
were also noted. It made recommendations.
83.
The Republic of Moldova recognized the deep commitment of Guatemala to
promoting and protecting human rights and congratulated it on its efforts to combat
discrimination against women, as well as the prevention and eradication of violence against
women. It also recognized the State’s activities in fighting against corporal punishment of
children. It made recommendations.
84.
Romania noted the various acts adopted by Guatemala and its special courts for
femicide and other forms of violence against women, which nevertheless remained an issue
of high concern. Romania appreciated the Guatemalan commitment to further action and
measures to enhance the promotion and protection of human rights. Romania made
recommendations.
85.
Rwanda commended the commitment of Guatemala to following up and
implementing previous UPR recommendations. It acknowledged the State’s efforts in
strengthening the institutional system through a decentralization process and various
socioeconomic measures to uplift and improve the rights of its people. Like all countries,
Guatemala faced some challenges to the full enjoyment of all human rights. Rwanda made
recommendations.
86.
Singapore noted the legislative efforts of Guatemala in the protection of women and
the establishment of the Presidential Commission for Combating Femicide. Singapore noted
the country’s emphasis on reforming the National Civil Police and its establishment of
various Ministry of Interior task forces to better coordinate inter-agency efforts to combat
crime. Singapore made recommendations.
87.
Slovakia recognized the dedication of Guatemala to advancing its human rights
record and noted the progress achieved in bringing to justice those allegedly responsible for
serious human rights violations committed during the past internal armed conflict. It praised
the country’s ratification of CRPD in 2009 and OP-CAT in 2008, as well as its cooperation
with United Nations human rights mechanisms. Slovakia made recommendations.
88.
Slovenia commended Guatemalan human rights’ progress since the first UPR,
particularly the ratification of CRPD, the Optional Protocol to CRPD, OP-CAT and the
Rome Statute. Nevertheless, it raised concerns that indigenous people remained excluded
from social, political and cultural spheres. Slovenia made recommendations.
89.
Spain commended Guatemala for ratifying the Rome Statute; creating the national
mechanism for the prevention of torture; signing the Convention on Cluster Munitions;
cooperating in full with CICIG; and creating the Ministry of Social Development. It
welcomed the State’s commitment in combating femicide. Spain made recommendations.
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