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change impacts, including the finalization of the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan,
which focused on investment in emergency preparedness and response systems.
76.
Indonesia congratulated Grenada for having ratified the Convention against Torture
and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in 2019 and affirmed
that, as a core group member of the Convention against Torture Initiative, it would continue
supporting the implementation of the Convention.
77.
Iraq welcomed the efforts of Grenada to combat trafficking in persons and for the
design of plans and policies aimed to achieve gender equality.
78.
Ireland commended Grenada for having ratified the Convention against Torture and
Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Ireland welcomed efforts to
combat domestic violence and child abuse, including the establishment of the National
Committee for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and the Special Victims Unit in the
Royal Grenada Police Force charged with responding to cases of intimate partner violence,
sexual violence and child abuse. Ireland encouraged Grenada to fulfil its commitment to
establish a national human rights institution in compliance with the Paris Principles.
79.
Italy commended Grenada for the advancements made in combating domestic and
gender-based violence, including through the institution of a special unit for victims. Italy
expressed appreciation for the ratification of the Convention against Torture and Other
Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, as well as for the creation of the
National Committee for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse.
80.
Jamaica noted the establishment of the National Coordination Committee on Human
Rights, the national Gender Equality Policy and Action Plan 2014–2024 and the entry into
force of the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act and the Juvenile Justice Act. Jamaica
also noted the mainstreaming of climate change and other environmental issues and their
impact on human rights on the National Strategic Development Plan 2020–2035 of Grenada.
81.
Latvia noted the measures taken by Grenada for the promotion and protection of
human rights since the previous review and encouraged it to make further efforts in
fulfilling its human rights obligations and commitments.
82.
Luxembourg welcomed the positive developments that had taken place in Grenada
during the period under review, especially the amendments to the Constitution, which had
strengthened human rights protection in the country, and the increase in the number of
women in leadership and administrative positions.
83.
Maldives congratulated Grenada on its achievements in closing the gender gap in
leadership and administrative positions held by women, including on the 47 per cent of
women in parliament. As a small island developing State, Maldives was also encouraged by
the efforts made by Grenada in addressing issues related to climate change and the
environment.
84.
The Marshall Islands commended Grenada on its efforts to expand and enhance its
Ombudsman’s Office to enable it to function as a robust national human rights institution in
conformity with the Paris Principles. It welcomed the thoughtful acceptance of previous
recommendations. In addition, the Marshall Islands noted that Grenada was the first
CARICOM country to approve a national adaptation plan under the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change.
85.
Mexico recognized the institutional measures adopted by Grenada to combat
violence against women and girls and congratulated the Government for having ratified the
ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189), and the Convention against Torture
and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
86.
Montenegro commended the partial ratification of several human rights instruments
and noted the efforts of Grenada to improve institutional and normative human rights
frameworks, especially those concerning gender equality and discrimination. Montenegro
expressed concerns regarding discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
and intersex community.
87.
Myanmar commended Grenada on its efforts to implement recommendations from
the second universal periodic review cycle, particularly the signing and ratifying of the
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or
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