A/HRC/21/7 77. While recognizing efforts made, Greece asked Indonesia to share information on possible further programmes it would undertake in order to better promote human rights education and training. It made recommendations. 78. Honduras underscored the efforts made by Indonesia to guarantee equality and access to education in the country. It noted in particular the Sarjana Mengajar programme to provide education in remote areas and other action in this regard. It made recommendations. 79. Hungary congratulated Indonesia for taking a leading role in the implementation of human rights in the region. It asked Indonesia to elaborate on how the revised bill on military justice submitted to Parliament would help address the issue of impunity in the country. It made recommendations. 80. India noted positively Indonesia’s endeavour in making justice accessible to all and asked the delegation to elaborate on the Joint Secretariats of law-enforcement agencies established in 28 provinces, their powers, composition and function. It encouraged Indonesia to continue its efforts in building multicultural understanding and tolerance. 81. The Islamic Republic of Iran thanked Indonesia for positive developments in areas such as human rights education and training. It acknowledged the role of Indonesia in sharing best practices in the field of human rights at the regional and multilateral levels. It made recommendations. 82. Iraq praised efforts made in the preparation of the National Report and took note of information included in the report which demonstrated the country’s determination to protect and promote human rights. It made recommendations. 83. Italy commended Indonesia’s commitment to promoting interfaith dialogue but expressed concern about reported violence against religious minorities. Italy asked Indonesia to provide an update on the implementation of the 2001 special law granting autonomy to the region of West Papua. It made a recommendation. 84. Japan welcomed President Yudhoyono’s plan to offer an apology for past human rights violations during the Suharto era. It encouraged Indonesia to make full use of the Principles and Guidelines for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy and Their Family Members. Japan voiced concern at reported human rights violations in Papua. Japan made recommendations. 85. Jordan welcomed the enhancement of the mandate for the National Human Rights Commission of Indonesia and its ability to perform analysis and training activities. Jordan recognized Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen its institutional framework and the establishment of several human rights commissions. Jordan made recommendations. 86. Kuwait welcomed Indonesia’s efforts on freedom of expression and supporting women’s participation in political affairs with legislation to this effect. It commended measures to ensure equality in education, compulsory, free education programmes and adequate education in remote areas. Kuwait praised Indonesia’s ratification of the CRPD. 87. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic noted with satisfaction Indonesia’s ratification of international human rights instruments and appreciated its sharing of best practices in ASEAN and the United Nations. It encouraged Indonesia to strengthen its cooperation with the United Nations and other international organizations and all stakeholders to overcome the constraints and challenges and ensure the fulfilment of the rights of its citizens. 88. Latvia, while noting efforts to improve cooperation, highlighted that a significant number of visits requested by special procedures mandate holders have not yet been 11

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