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a communications procedure. It commended the law on measures against violence in family
relations, but noted that few protection orders had been granted to victims. It expressed
concern at the situation of minority languages and that large numbers of Roma children
remained uneducated and illiterate. Hungary made recommendations.
74.
Indonesia appreciated efforts to strengthen legal and administrative frameworks for
monitoring the promotion and protection of human rights; namely the roles of the
Ombudsman and the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination. However, there
remained room for improvement. Indonesia made recommendations.
75.
Iraq noted that the report reflected Albania’s desire to promote and enhance
fundamental rights and freedoms and uphold them. It commended Albania’s accession to
many international instruments and protocols, the latest being the Convention on the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities. That had affirmed Albania’s determination to strengthen
international cooperation to protect and promote human rights and meet international
standards.
76.
Ireland welcomed progress, including in protecting the rights of lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender persons, and asked about the implementation of the previously
accepted recommendation to educate police officers on sexual orientation issues. It urged
Albania to intensify efforts to prevent violence against women in all its forms. It expressed
concern regarding the prevalence of trafficking in persons. Ireland made recommendations.
77.
Israel asked what steps were being taken to ensure women’s rights were respected
and to end gender-based discrimination. It commended the adoption and amendment of
numerous human rights-related laws and by-laws and the ratification of several
international conventions and protocols. Israel made a recommendation.
78.
Italy particularly appreciated commitments to enhance civil service efficiency and
fight corruption. It noted the progress achieved in preventing violence against women. It
mentioned recurring blood feud episodes that negatively affected children’s rights. Italy
made recommendations.
79.
Lithuania welcomed the adoption of the Law on Protection from Discrimination and
the appointment of the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination; the National
Strategy on Gender Equality and Reduction of Gender-Based Violence and Domestic
Violence for 2011-2015 and the associated law. Steps had to be taken to combat human
trafficking. Violence against journalists was a concern. Lithuania made recommendations.
80.
Malaysia welcomed progress in implementing UPR recommendations on combating
child trafficking, sexual violence and the ill-treatment of women and children. It noted
amendments to the Criminal Code to prevent violence against women, and the adoption of
strategies relating to gender-based violence and trafficking of children. However, children
were still reportedly exploited. Malaysia made recommendations.
81.
Maldives highlighted the adoption of new legislation to protect human rights and the
amendment of the Criminal Code in line with international standards, notably ensuring
harsher punishment of perpetrators of domestic violence. It noted ratification of the
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which would improve the situation
of persons with disabilities. It made recommendations.
82.
Mexico recognized Albania’s cooperation with international human rights
instruments, including the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a
communications procedure. It applauded the National Strategy on Gender Equality and
Reduction of Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence for 2011-2015, and hoped
that would lead to more convictions and the increased effectiveness of victim protection
orders. Mexico made recommendations.
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