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60.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the “Progress with Solidarity”
development project; investment in education and the “Quisqueya Aprende Contigo” Plan;
and penitentiary reforms that sought to reintegrate prisoners into society and process
complaints against prison officials. It requested further details on measures to combat
domestic violence. It made recommendations.
61.
Viet Nam commended the institutionalization of national human rights mechanisms,
strengthening of domestic legislation and accession to international human rights
instruments, including CAT. It noted measures to tackle racial discrimination and
trafficking in persons, and to protect vulnerable groups. Viet Nam made recommendations.
62.
Algeria welcomed ratification of CRPD and CAT. It noted the National
Development Strategy, which it hoped would improve citizen’s enjoyment of their human
rights. It encouraged the Government to follow up on commitments through programmes
for vulnerable groups. The country would benefit from technical assistance. Algeria made
recommendations.
63.
Angola commended progress in human rights, especially in the areas of health and
education, the latter having received 4 per cent of GDP. It asked what concrete measures
had been taken to protect and integrate persons with disabilities into society and what
results were envisaged. It requested information on the policy to end violence against
women. Angola made a recommendation.
64.
Argentina commended progress made since the first UPR cycle, including
ratification of CAT and creation of the Human Rights Unit in the Attorney General’s
Office. It noted efforts to protect the rights of migrants and encouraged further steps to
resolve the situation of persons of Haitian descent and their children. Argentina made
recommendations.
65.
Australia acknowledged progress on gender-based violence and inequality. It
expressed concern regarding human rights violations by law enforcement officials, and the
Constitutional Court ruling of September 2013 which introduced a retroactive and
restrictive interpretation of nationality provisions that largely affected persons of Haitian
origin. It was concerned by the treatment of migrant workers through the deportation
process. Australia made recommendations.
66.
Belgium commended the Dominican Republic for reopening dialogue with Haiti on
the issue of migration. However, many challenges remained in that regard, particularly
concerning combating all forms of discrimination. Welcoming legislation on the prevention
and eradication of violence against women and provision of affordable medical care, it
remained concerned by the incidence of sexual violence. Belgium made recommendations.
67.
The Plurinational State of Bolivia noted the establishment of the Constitutional
Court, Human Rights Unit in the Attorney General’s Office, National Directorate for
Victims Services, and Office for the Legal Representation of Rights of Victims, to improve
access to justice. Efforts to strengthen human rights institutions, legislation and policies
should continue. It made recommendations.
68.
Brazil noted the ratification of CAT and applauded the reduction in fatalities
resulting from domestic violence. It commended efforts to eradicate poverty. While the
Bilateral Dominican-Haitian Commission had been reinstated, the Constitutional Court
ruling that affected the nationality of persons of Haitian descent should be addressed.
Suspension of deportation of Haitian migrants was a positive step. Brazil made
recommendations.
69.
Canada requested details on the status and impact of measures, agreed in 2010, to
combat and penalize human trafficking, including the number of prosecutions. It welcomed
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