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consolidate peace and stimulate development. It acknowledged challenges facing the
Congo. It made recommendations.
97.
Estonia urged implementation of Act No. 5-2011 on the promotion and protection of
indigenous peoples. It called for a law on violence against women, and encouraged sexual
and reproductive health education and access to health care. It encouraged abolition of the
death penalty. It made recommendations.
98.
Ethiopian noted the implementation of recommendations accepted during the first
UPR cycle, welcomed development of the judicial system and encouraged efforts to
improve capacity of judges and lawyers. It made a recommendation.
99.
France welcomed efforts by the Congo since the first UPR cycle. It commended the
ratification of OP-CRC-AC. It made recommendations.
100. Togo commended the strengthened national legislative framework of the Congo and
its accession to most human rights conventions. It noted measures to guarantee free school
education but raised concern over high school-dropout rates. It made recommendations.
101. Germany commended progress in combating corruption and strengthened children’s
rights. It expressed concern over violations of detainees’ human rights and asked what
measures had been taken to ensure due process for accused persons and detainees. It made
recommendations.
102. Hungary regretted use of the death penalty for certain crimes. It expressed concerns
over discriminatory legal provisions and violence against women. It requested information
on the mandate of the Observatory for Violence Control, and inquired about the forms of
violence it addressed. It made recommendations.
103. Indonesia appreciated efforts to promote and protect human rights, commended
measures to invest and build supply networks for safe drinking water in towns and rural
areas. It made recommendations.
104. Ireland commended Act No. 5-2011 on the promotion and protection of indigenous
people. It noted that the right to seek asylum was enshrined in the Constitution. While
efforts had been made, women still faced challenges to enjoying their rights. It made
recommendations.
105. Italy encouraged further efforts to improve birth registration and legislation of
indigenous peoples. It encouraged a moratorium on capital punishment. It expressed
concern over violence and discriminatory practices against women, particularly refugees. It
requested information on initiatives to address discriminatory legal provisions and harmful
traditional practices. It made recommendations.
106. Kenya noted the continuation of free primary education and the “B” status attained
by the national human rights institution of the Congo. It acknowledged accession to the
Optional Protocol of CRC, and new legislation to enhance the rights of women and
children. It made a recommendation.
107. Lesotho commended progress in socioeconomic, civil and political rights, and noted
challenges remaining, particularly in education, health and employment. It called upon the
international community to provide technical and financial assistance to the Congo. It made
a recommendation.
108. Romania acknowledged the progress in human rights in the Congo and the adoption
of relevant legislation aiming to eliminate discrimination against women and to protect the
rights of children. Such efforts should continue. It made recommendations.
109. In conclusion, the head of the delegation of the Congo said that the national human
rights commission was paid due attention by the Government. It wanted the commission to
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