A/HRC/16/2
enact broad anti-discrimination legislation that explicitly prohibits discrimination based on
sexual orientation and gender identity, and stated that the Government should include civil
society organizations in the implementation of these recommendations. It encouraged
Mongolia to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in
its broader human rights and awareness-raising activities; to apply the Yogyakarta
Principles on the Application of International Human Rights Law in relation to sexual
orientation and gender identity; and to report regularly on progress made in the
implementation of the above-mentioned recommendations to the Human Rights Council.
4.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
422. The delegation stated that the Government would pay special attention to several
key areas in order to guarantee civil participation in decision-making processes and the
right to vote and further develop the relevant legal framework; ensure the right to a healthy
and safe environment by developing laws in this field, including the mining sector; provide
access and relevant infrastructure to facilitate the participation of persons with disabilities
in public life; address violations of the rights of minorities; and develop legislation to
provide effective redress for those violations.
423. In conclusion, the delegation stated that Mongolia, by being fully aware of the
magnitude of the efforts required to implement the accepted recommendations in the
upcoming years, would seek technical assistance from relevant international and nongovernmental organizations, as well as bilateral assistance and cooperation.
Panama
424. The review of Panama was held on 16 March 2011 in conformity with all the
relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on
the following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Panama in accordance with the annex to
Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/PAN/1/Rev.1 and
A/HRC/WG.6/9/PAN/1/Rev.1/Corr.1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)
(A/HRC/WG.6/9/PAN/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c)
(A/HRC/WG.6/9/PAN/3).
425. At its 32nd meeting, on 16 March 2011, the Human Rights Council considered and
adopted the outcome of the review of Panama (see section C below).
426. The outcome of the review of Panama comprises the report of the Working Group
on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/16/6), the views of Panama concerning the
recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented
before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not
sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also
A/HRC/16/6/Add.1).
1.
Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or
conclusions, on its voluntary commitments and on the outcome
427. The Minister for Government of Panama, Roxana Mendez, recalled that the
promotion, protection and respect for human rights was a priority for her Government and
was a matter of public policy.
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