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83.
While welcoming the ratification of several human rights instruments by Liberia,
Switzerland noted that it had failed so far to transpose its international obligations to the
national level. Switzerland made recommendations.
84.
Thailand noted the National Human Rights Action Plan and the ratification of the
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Thailand encouraged Liberia to
review its legislation to ensure its conformity with international human rights obligations.
Thailand was concerned by the lack of health-care services in rural areas and by regional
disparities in health care. It was concerned about cases of sexual offences against children.
It made recommendations.
85.
Timor-Leste commended Liberia for the efforts made to promote the rights of
women. However, it was concerned about cases of sexual violence against women. It made
recommendations.
86.
Togo welcomed the adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan and the
implementation of the universal periodic review recommendations that had been accepted
by Liberia, as well as the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the Truth
and Reconciliation Commission. It made recommendations.
87.
Trinidad and Tobago noted the fast-growing economy of Liberia and the ratification
of the Arms Trade Treaty. It made recommendations.
88.
Tunisia noted the progress made, inter alia, in implementing the wide-ranging
development strategy and the National Human Rights Action Plan. Tunisia encouraged
Liberia to include human rights in its new Constitution. Tunisia urged OHCHR to respond
positively to the request by Liberia for technical assistance. It made recommendations.
89.
Turkey commended Liberia for developing various human rights strategies and
action plans in spite of the various challenges that the country faced. It encouraged the
Government to take measures to protect and promote human rights. It made
recommendations.
90.
Uganda noted the achievements of Liberia in establishing the necessary framework
for the protection and promotion of human rights in spite of many challenges. Uganda
called upon the international community to support Liberia in building its capacity in
various sectors, including the judiciary and the police. Uganda made recommendations.
91.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the
Investment Plan for Building a Resilient Health System in Liberia, as a prevention plan. It
urged Liberia to ensure that freedom of religion was protected in the constitutional review
process. It made recommendations.
92.
The United States of America commended Liberia for holding successful elections
in the context of the high demands of combating the Ebola epidemic. It was concerned
about pervasive gender-based violence against women, and that the worst forms of child
labour were occurring in agriculture and mining. It made recommendations.
93.
Uruguay welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities and noted the adoption of a national strategy for its implementation as well as
the inclusion of the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women in its
legislation. It made recommendations.
94.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela acknowledged Liberia’s efforts in fulfilling
its human rights obligations, which had included the ratification of the Convention on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the improvement of its legislation. The Bolivarian
Republic of Venezuela urged the international community to provide Liberia with the
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