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to defend indigenous women. It requested information on steps to increase women’s
participation. Italy made a recommendation.
70.
Liechtenstein welcomed the State’s measures to strengthen child protection,
following recommendations by the Committee on the Rights of the Child, but noted that
Committee’s repeatedly voiced concern relating to continued corporal punishment in the
home, alternative care settings and traditional justice systems and the absence of its explicit
prohibition in schools. Liechtenstein made recommendations.
71.
Luxembourg welcomed the commitment of Guatemala to and efforts deployed in
improving food security and encouraged the Government to forge ahead in the fight against
child malnutrition. Progress remains to be made in the situation of women and girls, insofar
as they continue to be victims of multiple discriminations. Combating impunity represents a
major challenge in Guatemala. Luxembourg made recommendations.
72.
Malaysia was encouraged by the Guatemalan move to ratify and accede to a number
of human rights instruments and by its assertive approach to preventing violence against
women, improving living conditions of the poor and indigent and strengthening legislation
on the rights of children, adolescents and indigenous people. Malaysia made
recommendations.
73.
Mexico welcomed the progress of Guatemala on indigenous peoples’ rights and the
administration of justice for serious violations that had occurred during the armed conflict.
It welcomed the ratification of the Rome Statute and CRPD and renewal of the CICIG
mandate. Mexico made recommendations.
74.
Morocco congratulated Guatemala for making prevention of violence against
women a key issue and adopting several measures to strengthen legislation in that area,
particularly the legislation supporting the fight against femicide and other forms of violence,
including sexual violence, against women and the exploitation and trafficking in persons.
75.
The Netherlands emphasized the importance of the accession of Guatemala to the
Rome Statute. It also welcomed the work of the Guatemalan fiscal ministry in the fight
against impunity. It made recommendations.
76.
Nicaragua commended the State’s serious commitment to addressing human rights
issues and the progress it had made since 2008. It highlighted Guatemalan social and
economic solidarity programmes, the work conducted in the area of citizen security and the
ongoing fight against all forms of violence. Nicaragua made a recommendation.
77.
Norway appreciated the opportunity to engage in further dialogue with Guatemala
on human rights. Norway made recommendations.
78.
Paraguay welcomed the country’s openness to international human rights
mechanisms; advances in strengthening national human rights institutions aimed at
combating femicide, sexual violence and human trafficking; and discrimination against
indigenous peoples. It praised its holistic care system for female victims of violence,
legislation implementing the national mechanism against torture, its ratification of CRPD
and its leadership in indigenous peoples’ rights. Paraguay made recommendations.
79.
Peru recognized the firm commitment of Guatemala to improving the living
conditions of all citizens and ensuring their full enjoyment of human rights. Peru
highlighted the Guatemalan Zero Hunger; Security, Justice and Peace; and Fiscal Pacts and
its adoption of legislation against femicide, violence against women, sexual violence,
exploitation and human trafficking. Peru made recommendations.
80.
The Philippines acknowledged Guatemalan affirmative measures regarding women
and children rights, particularly legislation addressing discrimination and violence against
women and exploitation and trafficking in persons. It welcomes the country’s system for
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