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principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of
human rights (Paris Principles), in cooperation with OHCHR, in 2011. Slovakia made
recommendations.
57.
South Africa commended the attention afforded by Trinidad and Tobago to the
advancement of economic, social and cultural rights. It noted concerns expressed by the
Committee on the Rights of the Child related to education such as inadequate infrastructure,
material shortages in schools and reports of classroom violence and asked for further
information on the steps taken in this regard. South Africa welcomed the priority given to
the health sector. It inquired about steps taken to address the high rate of infant and
maternal mortality and efforts undertaken to strengthen prenatal and postnatal care. It made
recommendations.
58.
Turkey commended efforts by Trinidad and Tobago to achieve millennium
development goals 2 and 3. It also noted that Trinidad and Tobago was the first country in
the world to adopt legislation for the recording and economic valuation of the
unremunerated work by women. Turkey welcomed the enactment of the Anti-Terrorism
Act, the Interception of Communications Act and the Financial Intelligence Unit. Turkey
appreciated the ongoing public debate and Government consideration regarding the
limitation of the death penalty only to certain types of crime. It made a recommendation.
59.
Argentina welcomed the significant progress of Trinidad and Tobago in 2011 in the
approval of legislation to prevent human trafficking and for the achievements seen in
political participation of women. It made recommendations.
60.
Hungary expressed appreciation of recent efforts to combat criminal activity through
the implementation of various measures, including the adoption of the 2011 Anti-Gang Act
and the 2011 Trafficking in Persons Act. Hungary was concerned about widespread
allegations of excessive use of force by law enforcement and prison officers, including
alleged unlawful killings and ill-treatment cases. It applauded efforts to address child abuse
and negligence, although it regretted that the Children’s Authority Act had not been fully
implemented. It made recommendations.
61.
Spain welcomed the country’s progress in the democratization of its institutions and
encouraged it to continue achieving better levels of well-being for its citizens. It noted in
particular efforts to offer universal access to primary and secondary education. It made
recommendations.
62.
China recognized achievements in protecting human rights, noting particularly
progress in gender equality, promoting education and development, protecting the rights of
the child and protecting victims of domestic violence. China was conscious of the
numerous difficulties facing Trinidad and Tobago as a developing country. It appealed to
the international community to provide constructive support to Trinidad and Tobago. China
suggested that Trinidad and Tobago would remain committed to reducing poverty,
removing the gap between the rich and poor, and providing better social security to people
in poverty.
63.
Maldives inquired on measures being considered to strengthen safeguards for young
women in relation to the prevention of teen pregnancies. Additionally it inquired how
OHCHR could help in current efforts to eliminate violence against women. It also asked for
the Government’s view on how working with national and international NGOs and the
treaty body mechanism could strengthen its custodial and penitentiary system to prevent
torture. Finally, it asked for elaboration on how the adverse effects of climate change
affected the enjoyment of human rights. It made recommendations.
64.
Ecuador congratulated Trinidad and Tobago for its efforts, underpinned by political
stability and economic growth. It highlighted advances in the achievement of the
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