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lapses in the law on discrimination, particularly the non-prohibition of discrimination based
on nationality. Togo made a recommendation.
36.
Tunisia noted progress in areas such as discrimination, human trafficking, the
judiciary and education. It noted efforts to combat domestic violence and encouraged
Albania to challenge the stereotypes that fostered such a scourge. It encouraged Albania to
intensify its fight against vendetta-related crimes, investigate such crimes and bring the
culprits to justice. Tunisia made recommendations.
37.
Turkey appreciated efforts to establish democratic institutions. It encouraged
Albania to continue to combat domestic violence and to take measures to emancipate
women, particularly in the areas of education and employment. It noted the adoption of the
law on social services, which would contribute to gender equality. Turkey made
recommendations.
38.
The United Kingdom welcomed efforts to combat religious extremism, human
trafficking and blood feuds. It urged the Government to increase convictions and raise
public awareness of domestic violence. It was concerned at inadequate facilities in places of
detention for persons with physical disabilities and inadequate care of prisoners with mental
health issues. It made recommendations.
39.
The United States of America commended the appointment of the national antitrafficking coordinator. It was concerned at the lack of capacity of the police to address all
reported cases of domestic violence. It noted reports of police mistreatment of detained
suspects and deplored the engagement of children in the worst forms of labour. The United
States made recommendations.
40.
Uruguay welcomed the 2012 and 2013 reforms of the Criminal Code. It applauded
the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications
procedure. It noted efforts to improve the situation of women and achieve gender equality
at all levels of public office. Uruguay made recommendations.
41.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the ratification of the Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It acknowledged efforts to improve the living
conditions of the Roma community, including the establishment of preschool facilities. It
also noted steps to strengthen legislation regarding domestic violence. It made
recommendations.
42.
Viet Nam thanked the delegation for updated information on the human rights
situation. It noted efforts and achievements made in the field of human rights, including
legislative reform following the 2013 elections, capacity-building of human rights
institutions, and increased participation in core European and international human rights
instruments. Viet Nam made recommendations.
43.
Afghanistan praised the adoption and amendment of several laws and strategies and
the accession to certain international conventions. It acknowledged steps to improve the
justice system, particularly the adoption of the cross-cutting justice strategy to increase
access to justice. It appreciated the attention given to the rights of vulnerable persons.
Afghanistan made a recommendation.
44.
Algeria noted the adoption of legislation regarding discrimination and gender
equality. It also noted the ratification of various conventions, including the Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It hoped that the action plan regarding the Roma
would promote the rights of that community and that the Criminal Code amendments would
strengthen the fight against human trafficking. Algeria made recommendations.
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