A/HRC/17/2 to ensure prompt implementation of those recommendations that were particularly pertinent in the light of the findings of Amnesty International, over a number of years, with regard to unlawful killings, torture and ill-treatment and excessive use of force by the police in the context of public gatherings. It stated that an extrajudicial execution had been committed by police in March 2011. Amnesty International also welcomed Mozambique’s undertaking to take further steps to prevent ill-treatment of prisoners and to bring prison conditions into compliance with international standards, and the indications that action had been taken to give effect to the recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. 635. The International Save the Children Alliance made reference to recommendations 76 and 78, and called on the Government of Mozambique to take steps to implement the recommendation of the Committee on the Rights of the Child that it ensure that development cooperation was targeted at programmes with a rapid and effective impact, such as social protection schemes, immunization, the implementation of a breastfeeding policy and prenatal care. It called on the Government to take effective measures to ensure that all children’s voices are heard, including children with disabilities, and that their voices are taken into account in the development of national plans, legislative and structural reform and all judicial and administrative proceedings affecting children. 636. Conectas Direitos Humanos, in a joint statement with the Mozambican League of Human Rights, thanked all those who had supported Mozambique and civil society to participate effectively in the universal periodic review process. They hoped that the next steps of recommended collaboration between the Government and civil society would be effective and not superficial. They expressed satisfaction that the universal periodic review outcome provided recommendations that, when implemented, would align the human rights situation in Mozambique with international standards. They called on the Government to duly implement all accepted recommendations, particularly those on torture, summary executions and domestic violence. They noted that allegations of police brutality were received daily and that victims of domestic violence were often humiliated by specialized services. They called on the Government to reconsider its position on the legal recognition of Lambda, a non-governmental organization that defends the rights of sexual minorities. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 637. Mozambique took note of suggestions and recommendations made and reiterated its resolve to comply with its commitments. Regarding the affirmation made by one of the speakers on the corporal punishment of children in schools and public institutions, Mozambique believed that the speaker had erroneous information. It added that, although corporal punishment persisted in some families, it was not the general practice in the country. 638. Mozambique thanked once again those who had intervened and reiterated its request for support in the implementation of recommendations. Estonia 639. The review of Estonia was held on 9 June 2011 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Estonia in accordance with the annex to resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/10/EST/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/10/EST/2); GE.12-13630 179

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