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72.
Tunisia noted the considerable progress made, notably the adoption of the AntiDiscrimination Act, the Civic Participation Act and the Equal Opportunities Plan 2011–
2020, and the creation of a human rights department within the Carabineros de Chile. It
made recommendations.
73.
Turkey commended the efforts made by Chile to establish the office of the
undersecretary for human rights and the steps taken towards gender equality. It asked what
measures had been taken to increase the participation of women in the work force. It made
a recommendation.
74.
The United Arab Emirates welcomed the progress made in the protection of the
human rights of women and children. It sought clarification on the role played by civil
society groups. It made a recommendation.
75.
The United Kingdom was concerned at reports of excessive use of violence by the
police during social protests. It encouraged consultations with indigenous groups on
potential development projects directly affecting them. It made recommendations.
76.
The United States of America recognized the progress in addressing domestic
violence, including awareness-raising programmes, but remained concerned at its high rate
of occurrence. It asked how Chile was working to fulfil its international commitments
concerning indigenous peoples. It made recommendations.
77.
Uruguay welcomed advances in human rights, such as the ratification of CPED and
the Rome Statute, and the adoption of the Anti-Discrimination Act, the Civic Participation
Act, new legislation on gender violence and policies on older persons. It made
recommendations.
78.
Uzbekistan highlighted the concern of the treaty bodies over the rights of indigenous
peoples. It also highlighted the low level of political participation by women and their
literacy rates, prison overcrowding and the excessive use of force in prisons. It made
recommendations.
79.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the establishment of the National
Institute for Human Rights. It urged Chile to give priority to indigenous peoples and
vulnerable groups, including through implementation of ILO Convention No. 169, and to
continue its efforts to reduce inequalities and ensure social inclusion.
80.
Viet Nam noted with interest the encouraging human rights achievements in Chile,
such as the ratification of most of the core human rights treaties, the adoption of the AntiDiscrimination Act and the establishment of the National Institute for Human Rights. It
made recommendations.
81.
Yemen welcomed the efforts made by Chile to promote the international human
rights instruments and the establishment of the National Institute for Human Rights in
keeping with the Principles relating to the Status of National Institutions (Paris Principles).
It made a recommendation.
82.
Afghanistan was pleased by the measures for the reintegration of young people,
especially the implementation of the so-called “Plan for youth”, and by the positive steps
taken regarding the rights to health and education for migrants. Afghanistan made a
recommendation.
83.
Algeria welcomed the establishment of the National Institute for Human Rights in
keeping with the Paris Principles and the measures taken to improve the situation of
indigenous peoples, especially in the areas of employment and the empowerment of
women. It made recommendations.
84.
Angola welcomed the establishment of the National Institute for Human Rights and
the intention of the Government to harmonize national legislation with international human
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