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with great professionalism and dedication and has published numerous reports since its
establishment.
610. During the review process, Yemen received 252 recommendations. Of these, the
government accepted 182 recommendations and deferred 70 for further examination. Of
these 70, the government then chose to accept another 19 recommendations. In sum, the
government accepted 201 out of 252 recommendations, which is a very high percentage of
acceptance. This comes in the interest of the Yemeni Government to deal positively with
the universal periodic review mechanism, and take serious measures towards the
maintenance and protection of human rights.
611. The delegation stated that the Government was focusing its attention on the
following challenges: ending the coup and achieving peace and stability throughout the
country; bring back constitutional legitimacy and re-establish state institutions; implement
the outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference that establishes a new
federal State with, a new constitution and electoral laws; as well as the election of local
governments; maintain security in the country and ending the terrorism and vandalism that
threaten the security of the country and the citizen; provide essential needs, including fuel,
electricity, basic materials, education, health and social services; address the problem of
social disintegration and promote national unity following the coup d’état; provide the
necessary support for internally displaced persons and refugees as well as illegal
immigrants; and urgently restore humanitarian aid.
2.
Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the
review
612. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Yemen, 13 delegations made
statements.**
613. UNPF acknowledged government efforts to address gender-based violence,
including the development of standard operating procedures. UNFPA remained concerned
about the possible rise in early and child marriage as a coping mechanism from the
pressures of the conflict, and that nearly half of health facilities were non-functioning or
partially functioning.
614. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela stated that the international community must
contribute with Yemen to alleviate the humanitarian situation, particularly regarding food
shortages, health and social services. It reiterated its support for efforts towards a just and
lasting peace in the country, and recommended strengthening social programmes,
especially the most vulnerable sectors.
615. Viet Nam commended the progress achieved in developing a legal framework for
the protection and promotion of human rights, as well as efforts in rebuilding educational
infrastructure in producing programmes for children with special needs and establishing a
committee to support most vulnerable groups.
616. Algeria noted that Yemen had accepted two recommendations from Algeria, one on
increasing efforts to prevent the exploitation and trafficking of children, and the second on
the development of legislation relating to children. It wished Yemen every success in its
effort to give effect to the various recommendations.
** The statements of the delegations that were unable to deliver them owing to time constraints which
were made available are posted on the extranet of the Human Rights Council, at
https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/41Session/Pages/default.aspx
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