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institutions, national, governmental and non-governmental, tasked with promoting and
protecting human rights. Saudi Arabia made a recommendation.
38.
Tunisia welcomed the national report, as well as the efforts of the National
Committee, such as the website created to gather contributions. Tunisia noted progress
made by the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, such as the adoption of the Great Green Charter,
which was very comprehensive and enshrined fundamental freedoms and rights as
enshrined in international human rights instruments. Tunisia made a recommendation.
39.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela acknowledged the efforts of the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya to promote economic, social and cultural rights, especially those of children. It
highlighted progress achieved in ensuring free and compulsory education. It inquired about
the functions of the Higher Committee for Child Welfare and the date on which it would
became operational. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela made recommendations.
40.
Jordan welcomed the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya’s achievements in the promotion and
protection of human rights, including the establishment of institutions, particularly in the
judiciary system. Jordan praised progress in the fields of health, education and labour, as
well as the increased attention to the rights of women. Jordan noted the participation of
women in public life, including decision-making, and emphasized the fact that women held
one third of all judicial posts. Jordan made recommendations.
41.
Cuba commended the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya for the progress made in the
achievement of one of the Millennium Development Goals, namely, universal primary
education. It noted that the country had also made a firm commitment to providing health
care. Cuba asked about the mechanism for providing care for persons with physical and
mental disabilities. Cuba made recommendations.
42.
Oman commended the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya for its diligent efforts in the field of
human rights and for making them its priority. It referred to the legal framework for the
protection of human rights, and its clear commitment in that regard, which was reflected in
the ratification of most human rights instruments, and its cooperation with United Nations
mechanisms. The country’s report focused on both achievements and challenges, which
demonstrated its sincerity in addressing human rights issues. Oman made a
recommendation.
43.
Egypt commended the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya for progress in building a
comprehensive national human rights framework of institutions and in drafting legislation
and supporting its human resources in that area. It commended the separation of the
Ministries of Justice and the Interior and the development of a new criminal code, and it
praised the cooperation with international organizations in combating human trafficking
and corruption, and the improvement made in the conditions related to illegal migration. It
asked about efforts to improve the status and the education of women. Egypt made
recommendations.
44.
Malta fully recognized the difficulties faced by the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and
welcomed the action taken at the national, bilateral and regional levels to suppress the
illegal activities that gave rise to migration. Malta welcomed the cooperation of the Libyan
Arab Jamahiriya with the International Organization for Migration. It referred to the recent
visit by European Union Commissioners, which had laid the basis for future collaboration
in the area of illegal migration. Malta made a recommendation.
45.
Bangladesh referred to the progress made in the enjoyment of economic and social
rights, including in the areas of education, health care, poverty reduction and social welfare.
Bangladesh noted with appreciation the measures taken to promote transparency. It referred
to the challenges faced by the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, such as the enhancement of the
empowerment of women and migration. Bangladesh made recommendations.
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