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creation of a national human rights institution, and the promotion of women’s and
children’s rights, and encouraged judicial reform.
88.
Burundi welcomed the 2013 elections, the institutional, administrative and
legislative reforms, and the measures regarding human rights education. It commended the
establishment of the Independent National Human Rights Commission and the National
Inclusive Finance Strategy, and encouraged further progress.
89.
Canada asked how the establishment of the Independent National Human Rights
Commission would contribute to a more effective and less politicized human rights
protection system. It welcomed progress made, notably the peaceful elections in 2013.
Canada made recommendations.
90.
The Central African Republic welcomed the successful elections; legislative
measures regarding primary education, sex tourism and commercial exploitation of
children; and measures against gender-based violence. It called on the international
community for support. It made recommendations.
91.
Chad noted progress made since the first UPR cycle, including the creation of a
national human rights institution, measures regarding economic, social and cultural rights,
and efforts to protect women and children. Chad made a recommendation.
92.
China appreciated institutional improvements and measures regarding domestic
violence, trafficking in persons, prison conditions, human rights education, and the
protection of vulnerable groups. It welcomed Madagascar’s cooperation with OHCHR, and
with the treaty bodies and special procedures. China made a recommendation.
93.
The Congo welcomed the progress regarding ICRMW, a national human rights
institution, the National Child Protection Committee, and the reform of trafficking
legislation. It encouraged the implementation of recommendations from the first UPR
cycle, calling for international assistance.
94.
Costa Rica noted the measures taken to guarantee universal access to education, as
well as the human rights education activities for public officials. It noted the de facto
moratorium on the death penalty, and the signature of ICCPR-OP 2. It made
recommendations.
95.
Côte d’Ivoire noted reforms to align national policies with international standards,
and welcomed the democratic elections held. It encouraged efforts regarding international
mechanisms, domestic violence, sexual exploitation, and the rights of vulnerable groups. It
made recommendations.
96.
Cuba noted Madagascar’s commitment to the UPR process, and collaboration with
OHCHR. It highlighted judicial reform, progress in civil and political rights, and efforts to
combat poverty, which were lent greater urgency by the crisis. Cuba made
recommendations.
97.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo commended the progress made in spite of
recent difficulties, particularly with regard to the rights of women and children.
Additionally, institutional reforms would improve fundamental freedoms, and subsequently
prison conditions. It made recommendations.
98.
Djibouti was pleased to note the adoption of a new constitution, which would reestablish and strengthen human rights in Madagascar. It called on the international
community to support Madagascar in its objectives. Djibouti made recommendations.
99.
Egypt commended the comprehensive national dialogue, which would ultimately
lead to lasting democracy, the establishment of a national human rights institution, and the
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