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between women and men. However, Montenegro noted the concerns of some treaty bodies
and encouraged Liechtenstein to intensify its efforts to eliminate stereotypes in the family
and in society, and to increase the representation of women in political and decisionmaking positions. It urged Liechtenstein to enhance implementation of the Law on the
Equality of Persons with Disabilities, in order to ensure that their rights were fully
protected. Montenegro commended Liechtenstein for its continuous support to OHCHR.
92.
Mozambique commended Liechtenstein for the progress made in implementing the
recommendations from the previous review, in particular the creation of an independent
national human rights institution, in line with the Paris Principles, and the signature and
ratification of several international and European human rights instruments, such as two of
the Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It noted with
appreciation the improvement of women’s representation in the Government and the launch
of the “Women Decide” project.
93.
Myanmar applauded the positive engagement of Liechtenstein with the United
Nations human rights treaties, and encouraged it to continue implementing the conventions
to which it had become a party. However, Myanmar expressed concern about reports of
unequal career opportunities for women, low representation of women in political life and
domestic violence against women.
94.
Namibia commended Liechtenstein for the legislative initiatives relating to human
rights launched since the previous review, including the establishment of a national human
rights institution. It encouraged Liechtenstein to redouble its efforts to combat racism,
discrimination and gender inequality, and to ensure the protection of the rights of
vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, migrants, refugees, asylum seekers
and stateless persons.
95.
The Netherlands commended Liechtenstein for its active and leading role in
establishing an International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for the Syrian Arab
Republic. It also welcomed the creation of an independent national human rights institution,
in line with the Paris Principles.
96.
New Zealand commended Liechtenstein for its recent creation of an independent
national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles.
97.
The Philippines commended Liechtenstein for its adoption of the law on the
Liechtenstein Human Rights Association and the Victims Assistance Act. It urged
Liechtenstein to do more to develop a national gender equality strategy to address issues
such as the low level of women’s participation in public and political life. It supported the
efforts of Liechtenstein to prevent racism, to promote tolerance and mutual understanding
and to further integrate foreign nationals into society.
98.
Portugal welcomed the delegation of Liechtenstein, thanked it for the presentation of
the comprehensive national universal periodic review report and made a number of
recommendations.
99.
Qatar commended the creation of an independent national human rights institution,
in accordance with the Paris Principles, and applauded the ratification of the Optional
Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child
prostitution and child pornography and efforts made to protect children.
100. The Republic of Korea stated that Liechtenstein had made significant progress in
many areas since the previous review, in particular by creating an independent national
human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles, and by ratifying the
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child
prostitution and child pornography.
101. Morocco appreciated the efforts made by Liechtenstein in the area of gender
equality, including through the increased representation of women in leadership positions.
It welcomed the revision of the law on parents and children regulating joint custody, the
efforts made to take care of, and to empower, older persons and the revision of the Law on
Old-Age and Survivors’ Insurance.
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