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Norway has taken any measures to address the specific situation of the East Sámi, which
the Committee had raised in 2006.
74.
Ukraine stated that respect for human rights is a cornerstone of Norwegian internal
and foreign policy and that Norway is among the leaders in implementing systematic
legislation to secure e respect for human rights. It noted that some topics appeared to need
closer study and better solutions, among them social dumping with Norwegian employers
benefitting from extensive labour immigration. It made a related recommendation. Ukraine
asked about the human rights projects supported through Norway’s development assistance.
75.
Morocco welcomed that human rights education is incorporated into the curriculum
in Norway and made a recommendation in that regard. Morocco took note of Norway’s
efforts to combat racism and related phenomena, despite elements of concern noted by the
European Commission against Racism and Intolerance. It asked about the measures taken
to ensure the inclusion of migrants in society to allow them to maintain their identity and
their culture of origin, and to modify cultural stereotypes reflected in the labour market and
education. Morocco welcomed Norway’s development aid policy and made a
recommendation on that issue.
76.
Slovenia commended Norway as exemplary democracy with a well developed and
functional legal and institutional system and high standards of human rights. It referred to
the outstanding financial contributions in development aid, peacebuilding and post-conflict
assistance. It asked how the Sámi indigenous minority is protected in practice, especially its
language, culture, way of life and self-organization. Slovenia made a recommendation.
77.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland commended Norway’s
outstanding commitment to international assistance and cooperation. It welcomed the
introduction of the act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability and noted the
introduction of 600 hours of language classes to help integrate new immigrants into society
and asked related questions. It welcomed Norway’s efforts to raise awareness of domestic
violence regionally and planned measures to protect victims of violence. It made a number
of recommendations.
78.
The Congo commended Norway’s progress in fighting racial discrimination and
protecting minority groups, women and children. However, people from ethnic minorities
and migrant groups still face difficulties in access to housing, education, health care and
work. It asked about the measures to ensure effective inclusion of these people and
particularly of children. It also asked Norway to pay close attention to protecting the rights
of migrant workers, and called upon Norway to respect the rights of refugees, freedom of
expression and religion and the non-stigmatization of some sectors of society in fighting
terrorism.
79.
Nigeria noted that Norway is a leader in the observance of human rights. As far as
the promotion and protection of human rights on the ground is concerned, Norway is
exerting its utmost efforts to comply with the highest international standards. It requested
that Norway share its perspectives in addressing critical issues such as gender-based
violence, racial discrimination and certain other human rights concerns. It inquired if
Norway could share some of its best practices, achievements and challenges in particular
through support for the exploration of an internationally accepted definition of illegitimate
debt. Nigeria made a recommendation.
80.
Switzerland welcomed the efforts made by Norway to develop and bolster the
institutions and mechanisms aiming at improving compliance with human rights.
Switzerland welcomed the excellent cooperation with Norway in the multilateral domain.
Switzerland referred to its questions relating to the situation of rejected asylum-seekers who
cannot be sent home, the length of preventive detention, the methods used by police in
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