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57.
The French delegation had noted that unaccompanied minors were provided with
accommodation without any conditions attached and benefited from all the social assistance
services and rights accorded to children. When the “Jungle” camp in Calais had been
dismantled, the Government had set up a special emergency mechanism for providing
accommodation to individuals who declared themselves to be unaccompanied minors.
58.
With regard to the rights of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, the Government
was giving the situation in Calais its full attention. The clearing of the Calais camp had put
an end to a situation that could not be allowed to continue for reasons of security and the
need to uphold human dignity. France intended to develop a balanced policy on asylum and
the integration of refugees that would ensure the effective application of the law and favour
the integration of persons who had been placed under the protection of France. It was
continuing its efforts to improve the various mechanisms for helping foreign nationals to
move on from emergency accommodation and find suitable housing.
59.
France was committed to tackling racism and anti-Semitism. The next national plan
on the issue would be launched by the Prime Minister in March. The plan would be an
ambitious one and was currently the focus of a consultation process involving nongovernmental organizations and ministries. France was committed to increasing its efforts
to combat all forms of hatred expressed on social media.
60.
Panama noted steps to ratify international instruments and to combat discrimination.
61.
Paraguay welcomed the leadership of France during the 2015 United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change.
62.
Peru highlighted achievements concerning gender equality.
63.
The Philippines welcomed efforts to combat violence against women and children.
64.
Poland commended the creation of the National Child Protection Council and the
interministerial plan on mobilizing against and fighting violence against children.
65.
Portugal welcomed legislative measures to ensure gender parity in political and
public life.
66.
Qatar commended efforts to fight human trafficking and hate speech.
67.
The Republic of Korea praised steps to integrate Roma and to combat forced labour.
68.
The Republic of Moldova welcomed the anti-discrimination framework and
achievements in ensuring gender equality.
69.
The Russian Federation expressed concern about migrants’ rights in the Pas-deCalais region, and the increase in xenophobia and racism.
70.
Rwanda expressed concern at the minimal steps taken to hold accountable
perpetrators of genocide in Rwanda residing in France.
71.
Saudi Arabia commended steps to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on
the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure, and to combat social
marginalization.
72.
Senegal welcomed measures protecting migrants’ rights, and combating racism and
anti-Semitism.
73.
Serbia applauded the adoption of the Act on equality and citizenship, and measures
to fight violence against women.
74.
Sierra Leone welcomed efforts to combat racism and encouraged France to
withdraw its declarations regarding the International Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Racial Discrimination and the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights.
75.
Singapore praised efforts to combat racism, anti-Semitism and gender-based
violence.
76.
Slovakia commended steps to prevent discrimination and to ensure children’s rights
and gender equality.
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