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framework of accountability for abuses by the military and police and to protect certain
religious minorities. It made recommendations.
48.
Uruguay highlighted that a fundamental pillar of Indonesia’s National Human
Rights Action Plan is the establishment of a mechanism for complaints of human rights
violations. Uruguay expressed concern that the Ministry of Health still allows female
genital mutilation and that corporal punishment of children is still legally widely practised.
Uruguay made recommendations.
49.
Uzbekistan welcomed Indonesia’s adoption of the National Human Rights Action
Plan. It highlighted the value of Indonesia’s monitoring bodies, noting with appreciation the
work of the National Human Rights Commission, the National Commission to Eliminate
Violence against Women and the National Commission to Protect Children as well as the
Ombudsman and the National Commission on police issues.
50.
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) noted Indonesia’s work under the National
Action Plan in education and training on human rights. It highlighted the dissemination of
information on human rights thorough trainings for national and provincial committees,
police officers and the military. It welcomed progress on social and cultural rights and the
initiative for free and compulsory education. Venezuela made recommendations.
51.
Viet Nam expressed appreciation for the Government’s continued commitment to
protecting human rights. It noted achievements in ensuring access to education for all and
efforts concerning the protection and promotion of the rights of vulnerable groups such as
women, children, persons with disabilities and migrant workers. Viet Nam made
recommendations.
52.
Algeria noted with appreciation the strengthening of Indonesia’s legislative
framework for the protection of human rights, education and training in human rights,
efforts to ensure an independent judiciary, the strengthening of the national human rights
institution and efforts regarding education and health. Algeria welcomed Indonesia’s
intention to ratify the two Optional Protocols to the CRC. Algeria made a recommendation.
53.
Angola congratulated Indonesia on its accession to most international human rights
instruments. It commended Indonesia’s progress on the empowerment of women, who are,
as a result, playing a more significant role in society and political life. Angola urged
Indonesia to step up efforts to improve children’s rights. Angola made recommendations.
54.
Argentina congratulated Indonesia on the ratification of important human rights
instruments and its commitment to improve human rights. It encouraged Indonesia to
continue its efforts to combat impunity for serious human rights violations. Argentina made
recommendations.
55.
Australia commended Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen the capacity of its law and
justice institutions to promote and protect human rights. It welcomed Indonesia’s work to
bolster its democratic institutions as demonstrated in holding more than 600 free and fair
elections since 2004 and efforts made to improve the human rights record of its security
forces. Australia made recommendations.
56.
Austria commended Indonesia for the ratification of the CRPD and the signing of
the CPED. It expressed concern about attacks against religious minorities. Austria asked
what measures had been taken regarding allegations of use of excessive force and torture by
the security forces and widespread impunity. Austria made recommendations.
57.
Azerbaijan congratulated Indonesia for involving all interested stakeholders and
civil society in the formulation of its national report. It welcomed information provided on
measures taken to combat trafficking in persons, in particular women and children, and the
adoption of legislation to this effect. Azerbaijan made two recommendations.
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