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70.
The Holy See acknowledged the increasing enrolment rate. It commended the
advancement in health-care quality, assistance to those suffering from HIV and the
initiatives to secure the right to adequate housing.
71.
India welcomed measures to strengthen the institutional and human rights
infrastructure and the steps taken to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and to
reform the justice system.
72.
Indonesia welcomed progress in protecting human rights and particularly in
combating violence against women, noting the adoption of Law 25/11 against Domestic
Violence.
73.
The Islamic Republic of Iran noted that progress had been made in poverty
reduction, the adoption of the framework law and action plan on education for all, and
judicial reform.
74.
Ireland welcomed positive efforts by Angola and expressed concern at reports of
intimidation and arbitrary detention of human rights defenders, journalists and civil society
actors.
75.
Israel commended the new Constitution of Angola, the recent successful elections,
and the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD, and asked about measures and activities
undertaken to improve human rights.
76.
Italy welcomed the signing of CAT, legislation on women’s rights and their role in
the family and society, and measures to protect children’s rights.
77.
Kenya noted the country’s accession to core instruments, policies on combating
poverty and supporting rural women, and legal reform; it encouraged efforts to meet
women’s and children’s needs.
78.
Kuwait welcomed the adoption of the new Constitution, which guaranteed rights and
freedoms and prohibited discrimination, and applauded the national strategy on education,
including initiatives towards improving literacy.
79.
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed efforts to enhance freedom of
expression, to improve the education system and access to health-care and to eliminate
violence against women and children.
80.
Lebanon commended the Constitution, which guaranteed collective and individual
rights, prohibited discrimination and enshrined international instruments on human rights
and trafficking. The recent elections had strengthened democracy.
81.
Lesotho commended the country’s achievement in realizing the right to education,
enacting the Protection and Full Development of the Child Act of 2012 and establishing the
National Council for Persons with Disabilities.
82.
The delegation of Angola provided information on measures to combat violence
against children, forced marriage and child labour. There was a system of recording such
cases, administered by the national institute for children. Judges, in investigating such
cases, must ensure that the child was represented. Children were given the necessary
support in schools and by the police, as there were special police stations to deal with dayto-day events involving children. SOS call centres were being established to receive
complaints. Civil society monitored follow-up on complaints. The networks involved
coordination and dialogue between communities and authorities, with involvement of
children. The delegation provided information on strategies to combat child labour through
information campaigns and awareness-raising as well as through education within families
and communities. Violence against children and forced marriage were considered to be
crimes.
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