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the Government to continue in the path of democracy and rule of law. In conclusion, it urged the
Government to continue strengthening its institutional reform in the field of human rights and in
particular, encourage concluding the consideration of the bill for the promotion and protection of
the rights of indigenous populations.
67.
Latvia welcomed the fact that Congo has ratified most international human rights instruments
and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. On the issue of a standing invitation to
special procedures, which Latvia had also addressed as a written question before the session, and
considering the recent request by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and
fundamental freedoms of indigenous people to visit the country, Latvia recommended that the
Congo consider extending a standing invitation to all special procedures of the Human Rights
Council.
68.
Guinea noted that the Congo has ratified a large number of human rights instruments, most
which have been backed by domestic law. However, the promotion of human rights is a complex
and ongoing process which requires resources. Guinea requested the Council, OHCHR and the
international community to provide all necessary assistance to strengthen Congo’s institutional
capacities and the efforts to promote and protect human rights.
69.
Equatorial Guinea commended, inter alia, the establishment of the Mediator of the Republic,
and the Ministry for the Promotion of Women and the Integration of Women in Development. It
welcomed the adoption of decree 2008 providing for free medical care for those suffering from
malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. It supported the effort made to guarantee and protect the
rights of indigenous peoples and efforts for the promotion and protection of the rights of the internal
displaced, as well as the initiative to create a national commission to assist refugees sponsored by
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Francophone community. Equatorial Guinea urged the
Congo to remain committed to promotion of human rights and to engage in a continuous and
constructive dialogue with the leading human rights bodies and international community.
70.
The Central African Republic noted that conditions of vulnerable communities and their
education need to be addressed. It also noted that the development of a national human rights policy
for the translation of various human rights instruments increasing awareness to communities
concerned into the national languages, requires technical, material and financial support and called
for the assistance of the international community and the technical aid of the Human Rights
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