A/HRC/22/4 42. Indonesia commended Argentina for ratifying all international human rights instruments and for its standing invitation to all special procedures, showing strong commitment to human rights and cooperation with international mechanisms. Indonesia welcomed efforts: in combating discrimination against women by strengthening the legislative framework, introducing institutional mechanisms and implementing public equity policy; as well as in combating trafficking in persons. Indonesia made recommendations. 43. Iraq welcomed achievements in acceding to international instruments and the invitation to all special procedures resulting in several visits to Argentina. Iraq noted specific measures to further human rights, combat unemployment, promote social security and for economic improvement. Iraq welcomed efforts to combat discrimination and racism and to encourage participation by women in political decision-making. Iraq made recommendations. 44. Italy welcomed progress in prosecutions related to the last military dictatorship. Italy has explored trilateral cooperation possibilities. Italy referred to concerns over detention conditions, particularly in the provinces, and encouraged continued improvement of prison conditions. Regarding reported police violence affecting vulnerable persons, Italy requested information on human rights education and other initiatives taken, and on measures envisaged for improved combatting of trafficking in human beings. 45. Jordan commended Argentina for its efforts on human rights and fundamental freedoms and its foreign policy with respect to peace, security, democracy and human rights. It recognized efforts to strengthen the institutional framework and the establishment of several Government agencies and initiatives. It encouraged continued support to such initiatives. Jordan made a recommendation. 46. Libya noted progress in policies for equality and for combating racial discrimination and encouraged increasing such efforts. It commended Argentina on increased effort in combating human trafficking, on providing information to the public, assistance to the victims and punishing the perpetrators. Libya made a recommendation. 47. Malaysia noted Argentina’s continued commitment to human rights and the ratification of almost all international human rights instruments. It noted improvements in social security, pension benefits, employment, the empowerment of women, inclusion of persons with disabilities, children, education and others. Malaysia recognized that challenges remained, including over trafficking of persons and compliance with ratified instruments. Malaysia made recommendations. 48. Mexico acknowledged Argentina’s efforts to advance on truth, justice and reparations for violations during the last dictatorship and encouraged avoiding revictimization and providing witness protection. Mexico commended adoption of migration regulations and the ratification of human rights treaties. Mexico was confident that measures towards eradicating discrimination against women and LGBT persons would strengthen human rights in Argentina. Mexico made recommendations. 49. Morocco welcomed Argentina’s commitment to human rights and commended its cooperation with United Nations bodies, highlighting Argentina’s co-authorship of several Human Rights Council resolutions. It noted improvements in the prison system and requested further information on gender programmes in prison. Morocco congratulated Argentina for its efforts on women’s representation and law 26,485 combating violence against women. Morocco made recommendations. 50. The Netherlands expected Argentina to finalize and effectively implement legislation for the establishment of the national mechanism for the prevention of torture. The Netherlands commended Argentina on results attained for the participation of women 8

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