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Act. It particularly commended the provision of scholarships for the most disadvantaged
students. It made a recommendation.
67.
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended the enactment of the
Framework Act on International Development Cooperation, expanded development
assistance to promote human rights, and the achievement of the Millennium Development
Goals. It noted the accession by the Republic of Korea to human rights treaties, including
CRPD, and encouraged continued cooperation with the United Nations.
68.
Malaysia welcomed measures taken to comply with international human rights
instruments. It was encouraged by the launching of the second national plan of action on
human rights and the expanded investigatory scope of the NHRC. Malaysia welcomed the
promotion by the Republic of Korea of humanitarianism in its official development
assistance programmes. It made recommendations.
69.
Mexico praised the Republic of Korea for its progress in the protection of human
rights. It further recognized efforts towards the ratification of the International Convention
for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, OP-CAT and ICRMW, and
hoped that the Republic of Korea would be able to remove the challenges that hindered the
ratification of those instruments. Mexico made recommendations.
70.
Morocco commended progress in implementing recommendations. It welcomed the
good practices described in the national report. It commended progress in the protection of
health, social, education and employment rights. It welcomed the 2008 ratification of
CRPD. It welcomed specific measures for social protection of persons with disabilities. It
made recommendations.
71.
Nepal commended the revision of the national plan of action on human rights and
the adoption of measures to monitor its implementation and the UPR follow-up actions at
the NHRPC. Nepal noted the important enactment of the 2010 Framework Act on
International Development Cooperation. It made recommendations.
72.
The Netherlands commended the efforts made by the Republic of Korea to integrate
a human rights perspective in its policies. It hoped that the Republic of Korea would soon
abolish the death penalty. It noted concerns expressed by the Committee on the Elimination
of Discrimination against Women about disadvantages faced by women in the employment
sector, and the concerns of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
regarding sexual harassment in the workplace. It made recommendations.
73.
Norway remained concerned that the Republic of Korea lacked sufficient measures
to protect the rights of unwed mothers, of children and of persons affected by the National
Security Act. Norway remained concerned about the increased use of the National Security
Act. Norway was encouraged by the de facto moratorium on the death penalty. It made
recommendations.
74.
Oman noted that the Republic of Korea had taken up commitments to promote and
protect human rights on the national and international levels. It made recommendations.
75.
Palestine noted measures taken to guarantee the right to education for all children
and encouraged the Republic of Korea to take additional efforts to review its educational
policies with a view to alleviating the level of pressure to which children were subjected. It
noted the continuation of efforts in putting forward an anti-discrimination law. Palestine
made recommendations.
76.
Paraguay recognized important efforts, in particular with regard to the launching of
the second National Plan of Action for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights
(2012-2016). It also noted progress made with regard to the enactment of the Framework
Act on International Development Cooperation. Paraguay made a recommendation.
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