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100. Norway stated that when removing children from their families it was vital that this
decision was in the best interest of the child and only in the most needed situations.
101. Among the main measures in the plan of action for improving the situation of the
Roma, Norway referred to a service centre to provide information and guidance about the
various public offices and institutions regarding access to housing, welfare, work and
health.
102. On debt relief, Norway, together with UNCTAD, and other countries were working
towards establishing criteria for responsible lending and illegitimate debt to prepare the
conditions for considering cancelling such debt.
103. The Government intended to undertake a study to define any need for improved
coordination and further reinforcement of human rights education in Norway.
104. Norway thanked and ensured that the Government will shoulder its part of the
responsibility of implementing Norway’s obligations. In the follow up, Norway will seek a
comprehensive inclusive approach and include civil society and relevant stakeholders.
II.
Conclusions and/or recommendations
105. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue have been
examined by Norway and the recommendations listed below enjoy the support of
Norway:
1.
Consider the possibility of ratifying the Optional Protocol to the
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading
Treatment or Punishment (CAT) (Argentina);
2.
Consider the possibility of signing and/or ratifying (Argentina)/consider
(New Zealand, Slovenia, Chile,1 China,2 Mexico3), with priority, (Italy)4
ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and
ensuring its full implementation in domestic law (New Zealand);
3.
Consider the possibility of signing and/or ratifying (Argentina)/consider
(Chile); ratifying (Chile,5 Mexico6) the International Convention for the
Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance (CED);
4.
Continue its efforts with regard to the gender policy and, more
concretely, specialize in programmes in the area of education against gender
violence for professionals in law enforcement and the judiciary (Spain);
5.
Further strengthen human rights education and training for police
officers (Viet Nam);
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4
5
6
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The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: ratify the Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities and its Protocol (Chile).
The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: live up to the commitment and join the
CRPD at an early date (China).
The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: ratify the Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities (Mexico).
The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: give priority to the ratification process
of the CRPD (Italy).
The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: ratify CED (Chile).
The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: ratify CED (Mexico).
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