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Reduction Support Strategy (PAREP), the Anti-poverty Plan (PLCP) and the National
Solidarity Fund. It drew attention to Senegal’s need for OHCHR’s assistance and asked for
the international community’s support for the implementation of the “GOANA” Plan.
85.
Burundi commended Senegal’s standard-setting and institutional framework, which
incorporates human rights, and the cooperation with OHCHR mechanisms. Burundi noted
the efforts undertaken for a broad ratification of the ICRMW.
86.
Afghanistan noted Senegal’s progress on women’s rights and gender issues and its
ratification of international legal instruments on women’s rights. Afghanistan welcomed the
institutional dimension of human rights and its consolidation. It noted the efforts to promote
the rights to food, health and education.
87.
Mauritius welcomed Senegal’s contribution to the preparation of the African Charter
on Human and Peoples’ Rights. It commended the country’s efforts to consolidate its
national institutions and asked about measures to raising awareness of human rights in
schools and among the authorities. It appealed to the international community to support
Senegal’s efforts to achieve sustainable development, a fundamental condition for the
promotion of human rights.
88.
Romania recognized the steps taken to implement international instruments, the
abolishment of the death penalty, and the establishment of the regional office of OHCHR. It
asked how Senegal intends to address detention and prison overcrowding and to combat
discrimination against women, including FGM and domestic violence.
89.
The Republic of Korea welcomed Senegal’s democratic transition and noted its
protection of freedom of expression and its commitment to “Education for All”. It noted
concerns expressed by the Committee on the Rights of the Child regarding child labour and
recommended that Senegal strengthen its efforts to eliminate such labour, in particular by
addressing the root causes of child economic exploitation through poverty eradication and
access to education.
90.
Djibouti welcomed Senegal’s ratification of most human rights instruments and their
incorporation into national legislation. It noted initiatives on the right to health, as reflected
by a significant drop in HIV/AIDS prevalence. It welcomed Senegal’s efforts to combat
discrimination against women. Djibouti recommended that Senegal continue its efforts to
protect fundamental freedoms and human rights and to protect its citizens.
91.
South Africa commended the progress on economic, social and cultural rights and
welcomed legislative efforts to incorporate international human rights instruments into
domestic legislation, to address gender disparities, and to promote tolerance among people
from different religious backgrounds. It welcomed the cooperation between Senegal and
OHCHR. South Africa recommended that Senegal introduce awareness-raising campaigns
to combat discriminatory practices against women, which still continue despite the
significant legislative measures already adopted. It recommended that Senegal continue to
strengthen its efforts to eradicate poverty and that it review policies aimed at protecting the
rights of children, with a view to establishing a juvenile justice system to address violations
of children’s rights, in particular, discrimination against children affected by HIV/AIDS,
disabled children and children born out of wedlock.
92.
Senegal provided additional information. With regard to the case of Hissène Habré,
Senegal has fully implemented the mandate it was given by the African Union by carrying
out all the necessary reforms. An African Union decision establishes the budget
arrangements, and calls on member States, the European Union and other organizations to
lend their support so that the trial may begin.
93.
With regard to homosexuality, the delegation recalled that it had already given the
necessary details and stated that decriminalizing homosexuality in Senegal was a complex
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