A/HRC/17/2
to ensure prompt implementation of those recommendations that were particularly pertinent
in the light of the findings of Amnesty International, over a number of years, with regard to
unlawful killings, torture and ill-treatment and excessive use of force by the police in the
context of public gatherings. It stated that an extrajudicial execution had been committed by
police in March 2011. Amnesty International also welcomed Mozambique’s undertaking to
take further steps to prevent ill-treatment of prisoners and to bring prison conditions into
compliance with international standards, and the indications that action had been taken to
give effect to the recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of
judges and lawyers.
635. The International Save the Children Alliance made reference to recommendations 76
and 78, and called on the Government of Mozambique to take steps to implement the
recommendation of the Committee on the Rights of the Child that it ensure that
development cooperation was targeted at programmes with a rapid and effective impact,
such as social protection schemes, immunization, the implementation of a breastfeeding
policy and prenatal care. It called on the Government to take effective measures to ensure
that all children’s voices are heard, including children with disabilities, and that their voices
are taken into account in the development of national plans, legislative and structural
reform and all judicial and administrative proceedings affecting children.
636. Conectas Direitos Humanos, in a joint statement with the Mozambican League of
Human Rights, thanked all those who had supported Mozambique and civil society to
participate effectively in the universal periodic review process. They hoped that the next
steps of recommended collaboration between the Government and civil society would be
effective and not superficial. They expressed satisfaction that the universal periodic review
outcome provided recommendations that, when implemented, would align the human rights
situation in Mozambique with international standards. They called on the Government to
duly implement all accepted recommendations, particularly those on torture, summary
executions and domestic violence. They noted that allegations of police brutality were
received daily and that victims of domestic violence were often humiliated by specialized
services. They called on the Government to reconsider its position on the legal recognition
of Lambda, a non-governmental organization that defends the rights of sexual minorities.
4.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
637. Mozambique took note of suggestions and recommendations made and reiterated its
resolve to comply with its commitments. Regarding the affirmation made by one of the
speakers on the corporal punishment of children in schools and public institutions,
Mozambique believed that the speaker had erroneous information. It added that, although
corporal punishment persisted in some families, it was not the general practice in the
country.
638. Mozambique thanked once again those who had intervened and reiterated its request
for support in the implementation of recommendations.
Estonia
639. The review of Estonia was held on 9 June 2011 in conformity with all the relevant
provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the
following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Estonia in accordance with the annex to
resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/10/EST/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)
(A/HRC/WG.6/10/EST/2);
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