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Committee on the Rights of the Child regarding the adoption of children. Belarus asked
what legislative measures had been taken to combat human trafficking and whether such
crimes were criminally punishable. Belarus made recommendations.
34.
Malaysia acknowledged the commitment of Bosnia and Herzegovina to human
rights, despite constraints in many crucial areas. It noted with pleasure efforts to improve
socio-economic development, poverty reduction, public health care, education and gender
equality. Malaysia made recommendations.
35.
Poland welcomed the adoption of strategies to fight corruption and organized crime,
and looked forward to the adoption by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Law on
Combating Corruption. It expressed concern about a number of cases involving violations
of journalists’ rights and freedom of the media, as well as brutal attacks against them. It
requested information about the measures that the Government intended to take to protect
freedom of the press and the media. Poland made recommendations.
36.
Norway expressed concern about the segregation policy in the school system,
especially in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the model of “two schools
under one roof” still existed. Norway expressed concern about the continued efforts of the
government of the Republika Srpska to try to control civil society. Norway commended the
adoption of the Law on Gender Equality. Norway expressed concern about the
Government’s lack of commitment with regard to ensuring freedom of assembly and
association for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. Norway made
recommendations.
37.
The Czech Republic referred to the fight against discrimination, the protection of the
rights of returning refugees and internally displaced persons, and criminal provisions on
hate speech and crimes. It made recommendations.
38.
Spain asked whether there was a plan to establish an educational system that
eliminated segregation and would permit mixed education to integrate all communities. It
also inquired about the remedies that the Government intended to apply to the legal
situation of Bosnian citizens who were not eligible to run for public office if they did not
belong to one of the three constituencies (Bosniak, Croat or Serb). Spain made
recommendations.
39.
China noted with appreciation the constitution of various cantons in the Federation
to promote the rights of its people. It acknowledged efforts to improve the situation of
refugees and internally displaced persons and the human rights situation of women,
children and the elderly. It noted the efforts made to guarantee the rights of minority groups
and the Roma community, and action plans regarding education, health care and housing.
China was concerned that children did not enjoy free health care and were exposed to
poverty and violence that threatened the right to life. China asked what concrete measures
had been taken or would be taken in the future to guarantee the right to education for all
children.
40.
Austria welcomed Bosnia and Herzegovina’s self-critical approach to its human
rights situation and acknowledged that the country was undergoing a transition period. It
welcomed the progress achieved regarding the protection of minorities and the
strengthening of monitoring mechanisms. It requested information about plans to
implement the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights calling for full participation
by all ethnic groups in political life. It noted the negative impact of the administrative
structure on children’s rights, which had resulted in inequities in the enjoyment of social
rights, and requested information about measures to overcome that situation. Austria made
recommendations.
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