A/HRC/14/17 109. Further promote identity and culture of different communities and to raise awareness in the society about their historic presence in Egypt and contribution to the society (Armenia); 110. Uphold its international obligations relating to refugees (United States of America); 111. Implement a program to adequately integrate the refugee populations into the society of Egypt, taking into account the generosity that has historically characterized the country in this field (Mexico); 112. Put an end, as soon as possible, to the state of emergency and ensure that the provisions of the future anti-terrorism law scrupulously respect human rights (France); 113. Lift the state of emergency that has been in effect since 1981 and replace the Emergency Law with a counterterrorism law that guarantees civil liberties (United States of America); 114. End the State of Emergency as soon as possible (Austria); 115. The counter-terrorism law that is to replace the current state of emergency take into account the recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism (Netherlands); 116. The letter and the spirit of the provisions of the new antiterrorism law do not impose restrictions on the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms that are contrary to international human rights standards (Greece); 117. Ensure that all anti-terrorism measures comply with international standards (Norway); 118. Require that the police act with restraint when not directly threatened (United States of America); 119. Investigate and prosecute perpetrators of sectarian violence and ensure victims’ recourse to the judicial system (United States of America). 96. Egypt considers that the recommendations Nos. 85-119 have already been implemented or in the process of implementation. 97. The recommendations below did not enjoy the support of Egypt: 1. Ensure the protection of women, in practice, from all forms of violence by implementing national legislation, as pledged in its National Report to universal periodic report, and to adopt a unified family code to ensure the equal status of women under law (Israel); 2. Conduct a wide-ranging review of Egyptian human rights laws in order to bring them into line with Egypt’s international commitments, as so pledged in its Human Rights Council candidature and within its National Report (Israel); 3. Abolish prison terms for incitement to discrimination regarding sex, origin, language, religion or belief, and for acts damaging to an individual’s honour (United States of America); 4. Develop specific awareness raising campaigns to promote tolerance and eliminate discrimination based on sex and gender (Czech Republic); 19

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