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9.
The delegation regretted the death of a member of the Mapuche community during
an operation of Carabineros (police) in November 2018 and reiterated the commitment of
Chile to achieving truth and justice. It was the duty of the State to promote the development
of the nine groups of indigenous peoples in Chile; in that context, the National Agreement
for Development and Peace in Araucanía had been launched, which included a
comprehensive and inclusive development plan for the region. The Government was
committed to promoting the constitutional recognition of indigenous peoples and progress
had been made in the process of restitution of indigenous lands.
10.
Chile had developed a five-step procedure, under Supreme Decree No. 66 of the
Ministry of Social Development, to ensure that indigenous peoples were properly consulted
on administrative measures affecting them. However, such consultation was an issue that
still needed to be addressed in the context of the legislative process.
11.
The protection of children and adolescents was a national priority. In that regard, the
President, Sebastián Piñera, had been working since the beginning of his Administration on
the National Compact for Children of 2018, which contained a series of measures designed
to provide appropriate protection to children. A number of bills were under consideration in
Congress, which would introduce important changes to the legal framework for the
protection of children and adolescents in Chile.
12.
Violence against women remained an important challenge. In that regard, a number
of measures had been taken, such as the adoption of the 2014–2018 National Plan of Action
on Violence against Women and a bill on the right of women to a life free of violence. The
Government had also promoted a bill on sexual harassment in public spaces and a
constitutional reform to promote equality between men and women. Following the adoption
of a law that established quotas for parliamentary elections, the representation of women in
Congress had increased.
13.
Since 2008, Chile had implemented policies to investigate and punish trafficking in
persons. A number of measures had been taken to combat that crime, including
implementing the National Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons, 2015–2018,
creating specialized prosecutors and establishing shelters for vulnerable women.
14.
While the prison situation represented a challenge, Chile had made progress in
improving living conditions in prisons and promoting the social reintegration of persons
deprived of their liberty. The private sector played an important role in the field of social
reintegration. Alternatives to detention were increasingly being applied.
15.
Chile was aware of the importance of continuing to investigate and sanction the
serious human rights violations that had occurred between 1973 and 1990. The Supreme
Court had declared that Decree-Law 2.191 on amnesty was not applicable and that crimes
against humanity were not subject to a statute of limitations, and the courts had continued
prosecuting and convicting those responsible for human rights violations. In addition, the
State had made significant efforts to compensate victims, delivering reparations of
approximately 80 million dollars.
16.
Chile had worked hard to apply the Brasilia Regulations Regarding Access to Justice
for Vulnerable People and the Ibero-American Protocol on Judicial Action to improve
access to justice for people in vulnerable conditions. The courts had been increasingly
aware of the demands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and had
adopted various measures to promote access to justice for persons with disabilities.
B.
Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review
17.
During the interactive dialogue, 101 delegations made statements.
Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present
report.
18.
Uzbekistan voiced concerns about existing stereotypes regarding the role of women
and men in the family and society.
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