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was 8.3 per cent of GDP and 40 per cent of public expenditure. For 2008, allocations increased
to 9.7 per cent of GDP, representing 44 per cent of public expenditure. The “Living Better”
social policy, oriented towards those who need it most, has three components, namely,
development of basic capacities, actions to increase nutrition and infrastructure projects. The
Popular Insurance scheme guarantees health and medicines to persons not covered by traditional
social-security institutions. Mexico seeks universal coverage, and the establishment of medical
insurance for all children, by 2010.
91.
The Mexican Government is engaged in a constant struggle to raise economic, social,
cultural and educational standards, as well as overcoming poverty and violence. Mexico
acknowledged the numerous challenges the country faces and indicated that there is a
generalized will of all of those in government to advance in the promotion and protection of
human rights.
92.
The Government is open to criticism and is willing to learn from it. The delegation
thanked the Working Group for its recommendations and expressed its total commitment to
finding the best means of making progress regarding them. Mexico is prepared to respond to the
international community in all matters falling within its responsibility.
II. CONCLUSIONS AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS
93.
The recommendations listed below have been examined by Mexico and enjoy the support
of Mexico
1.
Continue to promote the ratification of the International Convention on the Rights of
Migrant Workers and Member of Their Families (Morocco)
2.
Consider progressively withdrawing its reservations to international human rights
instruments (Brazil)
3.
Pursue with reforms initiated to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights and
fundamental freedoms to its citizens, in particular the harmonization of domestic legislation with
its international commitments (Morocco)
4.
Complete its institutional efforts ensuring that international human rights norms adopted
by Mexico have constitutional status and are applied as supreme law in courts proceedings
(Spain)
5.
Effectively incorporate the provisions of the international human rights instruments into
national legislation (Azerbaijan)
6.
Harmonize federal and state laws with international human rights instruments (Bolivia,
Guatemala, Spain, Turkey, Uruguay), in order to ensure their effective implementation (Turkey),
and equal protection and guarantees (Spain), at federal and state levels (Spain, Turkey).
7.
Ensure concrete implementation of international human rights standards at all levels
(Canada, Switzerland), through the adoption of policies, laws and other measures at the federal
and state levels and through regular consultations with key stakeholders, including states, civil
society organizations and others (Canada)
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