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43.
Bhutan commended the numerous activities carried out to protect and promote
human rights, including the rights of the child and of persons with disabilities, and to
enhance gender equality and combat human trafficking. It also applauded efforts to fulfil its
human rights commitments and welcomed the approval of a national action plan for persons
with disabilities. It made a recommendation.
44.
Brazil said it would be grateful for further information on the human rights
dimension of new legislation regulating the hospitalization of persons with mental health
problems as well as on the expansion of child psychiatric care in recent years, as detailed in
the report. It requested information on the experience regarding the integration of migrants
on the social, economic and linguistic levels. It made a recommendation.
45.
Cambodia recognized efforts to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against
women. It appreciated also the commitments made to various United Nations human rights
mechanisms and the dialogue and cooperation maintained with OHCHR and other
international institutions. It made recommendations.
46.
Canada noted that progress had been made in the training of police officers and
asked for further information on the training on human rights for other public officials. It
commended Luxembourg for the ratification of the Protocol to the United Nations
Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and also the amendments to the Penal
Code and the Penal Procedure Code. It made recommendations.
47.
Cape Verde commended the advanced approach of Luxembourg towards human
rights, demonstrated through careful planning of and follow-up to policies in that area. It
highlighted, for example, the integration of foreign nationals. It requested information on
the preliminary results of the work of the committee responsible for monitoring the fight
against trafficking in persons. It made recommendations.
48.
Chad commended the equality between men and women in Luxembourg society,
also set out in the Constitution, the guarantee of freedom of expression and the
strengthening through domestic law of the Palermo Protocols and of the Council of Europe
Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. It made a recommendation.
49.
Chile stated that the achievements of Luxembourg with regard to the promotion and
protection of human rights were evident. It highlighted the country’s ratification of the
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol as
well as the strengthening of the Penal Code through specific measures to combat racism
and xenophobia. It made recommendations.
50.
China commended the conscientious efforts made in relation to promoting gender
equality and fighting racial discrimination through the increase in investment in education
and public health. It noted that Luxembourg had also provided subsidies for low-income
groups. It made a recommendation.
51.
Congo commended the efforts by Luxembourg in areas such as participation in
political life, rights regarding voting and nationality, freedom of conscience and religion,
and the promotion of gender equality throughout society. It also noted efforts to strengthen
the legislative framework to combat trafficking in persons and the numerous measures
taken concerning the rights of children and persons with disabilities.
52.
Costa Rica highlighted the establishment of a national human rights commission in
accordance with the Paris Principles, training in human rights and non-discrimination
provided to law enforcement authorities and State officials, and the incorporation of peace
education in primary teaching programmes. It made recommendations.
53.
Cuba noted with satisfaction the progress achieved in the fields of gender equality,
which was reflected in the current political framework. It also acknowledged progress made
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