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58.
Bahrain highlighted the enactment of legislation to combat trafficking in persons and
the national action plan to combat forced labour, trafficking and sexual abuse of children.
Bahrain commended efforts made to protect the rights of women in Indonesia, in particular
in the areas of education, the economy and culture. Bahrain made recommendations.
59.
Bangladesh commended action taken by Indonesia in the fields of health and
education and the promotion and protection of the rights of women and the child. It
welcomed action to ensure freedom of religion and highlighted the role of the Religious
Harmony Forum. Bangladesh offered to share its best practices with Indonesia.
60.
Belarus commended Indonesia on its accession to a number of treaties, including the
Palermo Protocol and the adoption of measures to improve its reporting record to treaty
bodies. It noted the progress achieved in the prevention of violence against women. Belarus
welcomed Indonesia’s adoption of measures to combat trafficking in people. Belarus made
a recommendation.
61.
Belgium commended Indonesia for its efforts to attain the Millennium Development
Goal to reduce the mortality rate of children under the age of 5. Belgium made
recommendations.
62.
Brazil noted the amendments made to the Indonesian legal framework in order to
reinforce respect for human rights. It commended Indonesia for the priority given to health
and to its commitment to address issues such as religious freedom and poverty eradication.
In noted the commitment to ratify OPCAT. Brazil made a recommendation.
63.
Brunei Darussalam acknowledged efforts in implementing recommendations of the
first UPR cycle and recognized the measures by Indonesia to tackle the issue of trafficking
in persons, including prosecution of the perpetrators. Moreover, it was encouraged by the
efforts made to ensure the rights to education and health. Brunei Darussalam made a
recommendation.
64.
Cambodia noted that, following the first Indonesia UPR report, more than 20 laws
and regulations had been enacted in support of efforts for the protection of human rights. It
noted the adoption of plans and programmes on human rights and efforts made to share best
practices at the regional and multilateral levels. It made a recommendation.
65.
Canada asked Indonesia to provide an update on the process it had undergone to
revise the Criminal Code to include the crime of torture and to advise when this legislation
would be enacted. It welcomed steps taken through the ratification of CRPD. Canada made
recommendations.
66.
Chile highlighted the promotion of the rights of the child noting the adoption of a
number of concrete measures in this regard. Noting that the national report refers to the
theme of freedom of religion, Chile asked what kind of measures had been taken to prevent
possible problems regarding this issue. It made recommendations.
67.
China expressed appreciation for action taken including human rights education and
training, promotion of gender equality, the rights of women, children and persons with
disabilities. The international community should understand Indonesia’s specific situation
and provide constructive assistance. China made a recommendation.
68.
Cuba welcomed progress made in the areas of education and health, reduction of
maternal mortality as well as the rights of women and children, noting particularly the
existence of programmes to promote the welfare of children. It praised the efforts
undertaken to promote the rights of persons with disabilities. Cuba made recommendations.
69.
Denmark welcomed the improvements made by Indonesia in the field of human
rights over the past decade. However, it noted with concern attacks and harassment against
religions communities and that some local administrations had introduced religiously
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