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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
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