A/HRC/45/2 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 496. The Vice-President stated that, based on the information provided, out of 226 recommendations received, 160 enjoy the support of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and 66 are noted. 497. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic expressed its sincere appreciation to all participants in its universal periodic review. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic thanked, in particular, delegations for their constructive assessment of its achievements and for their understanding of the constraints and challenges it faced. 498. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic reiterated its commitment to realize human rights through the implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the treaties to which the country is party, as well as the accepted universal periodic review recommendations. It expressed the hope that the international community would continue to support its efforts, including the implementation of the universal periodic review recommendations. Lesotho 499. The review of Lesotho was held on 22 January 2020 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Lesotho in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/35/LSO/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/35/LSO/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/35/LSO/3). 500. At its 23rd meeting, on 28 September 2020, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Lesotho (see sect. C below). 501. The outcome of the review of Lesotho comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/44/8) and the views of Lesotho concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, as well as its voluntary commitments and its replies to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group, and which were presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary. 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome 502. Lesotho appreciated the objective and impartial manner in which its review was conducted and applauded the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review and welcomed its report. Lesotho received a total of 211 recommendations from the statements. 168 recommendations enjoyed its support as they were considered to be in line with Government laws and policies whereas some were already being implemented. Examples of such recommendations included a call to incorporate into domestic law provisions of international instruments already ratified; expedite establishment of the Human Rights Commission; a call to combat more effectively acts of human trafficking which mostly affect women and girls by taking all necessary legal measures against perpetrators; strengthening efforts to combat domestic violence by enacting a law on it and support its implementation; intensify efforts to address extreme poverty and food insecurity. 88

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