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Mexico (b) continue the public security and justice reforms and fight against organized crime
through effective policies. Concerned about violence against women, Turkey further
recommended (c) the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Programme to Prevent,
Address, Punish and Eliminate Violence against Women across the country. Turkey requested
information about the Migrant Protection Beta Groups and enquired whether the Living Better
strategy of 2008 and Make Yourself at Home programme include targeted measures for migrant
and indigenous populations most affected by poverty.
48.
Nigeria noted that, notwithstanding progress on human rights, Mexico is still faced with
major challenges in: implementing justice system reforms; guaranteeing the rights to individual
security; effectively implementing international human rights standards at various levels,
including full alignment of state and federal law and strengthening of institutions; and the
effective application of those standards in court rulings and sentences. Nigeria encouraged
Mexico to continue its extensive reforms and improvement of human rights policies and
infrastructure to address the persistence of institutional shortcomings and weaknesses, tackle
organized crime, transform the justice administration system and develop an integrated agenda
for human rights and public security and a development agenda towards poverty eradication.
49.
New Zealand, welcoming significant transformations in Mexico’s institutions, noted that
several states continue to have discriminatory legislation. At local level, there can be limited
understanding of legislative requirements to take into account the particular needs of indigenous
peoples. It recommended that Mexico (a) conduct a time-bound review of legislation at state
level which discriminates against women, and (b) commit to promptly repealing such legislation,
with priority attention paid to family law that results in real or de facto discrimination against
women and girls, and to legislation that prevents women’s access to justice, particularly in
respect of the reporting and prosecution of family violence; (c) that the Federal Government
provide guidance to all states on the adoption of practical measures to ensure the implementation
of these legislative changes at the local level; (d) that the Federal Government strengthen its
efforts to raise awareness of indigenous rights, language and customs, by providing guidance and
training to military and local officials, including the police, judiciary, and members of the legal
community, particularly in rural areas. Recognizing the challenges the Government faces in
combating organized crime, it recommended (e) that Mexico recognize the centrality of human
rights and the rule of law in its approach to improving public security; and specifically put an
end to the “arraigo” system as soon as possible and ensure that the rights of detainees are
respected.
50.
Tunisia noted Mexico’s great efforts to promote and safeguard human rights, the
establishment of the Government’s Human Rights Policy Commission, the CNDH set up in
accordance with the Paris Principles, and the 32 human rights institutions within federal entities.
Tunisia noted Mexico's commitment to equality of opportunities and rights to eradicate poverty.
It requested further information on the Living Better programme for strengthening mechanisms
and actions to combat poverty.
51.
Norway recommended (a) that Mexico establish an effective and inclusive process to
follow-up on UPR recommendations. It expressed concern about the vulnerable situation of
human rights defenders, and noted the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ views that
unsolved killings and abuses of journalists contribute to a climate that restricts free speech.
Norway recommended that (b) crimes and violations against human rights defenders, journalists
and lawyers be effectively investigated and prosecuted, and that those responsible be punished;
complaints of threats, harassment and intimidation of human right defenders, journalists and
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