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47.
Nepal welcomed the creation of the National Commission for the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development and the adoption of the Strategic Plan to Combat Commercial
Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons.
48.
The Netherlands welcomed the adoption of laws and policies to protect human rights
defenders and journalists and the strengthening of human rights institutions.
49.
Nigeria welcomed the cooperation of Honduras with human rights mechanisms and
its efforts to protect migrants and vulnerable groups, promote economic growth and ensure
social protection.
50.
Norway was concerned about the situation of human rights defenders and vulnerable
groups, the role of the military in law enforcement and restrictions on freedom of expression
and peaceful assembly.
51.
Oman appreciated the efforts of Honduras in preparing the national report and the
adoption of the national human rights plan.
52.
Pakistan appreciated the efforts of Honduras to empower the National Commissioner
for Human Rights and encouraged it to take into account the observations made by the treaty
bodies and to provide the National Commissioner with adequate resources.
53.
Panama welcomed the adoption by Honduras of the Public Policy against Racism and
Racial Discrimination for the Comprehensive Development of Indigenous and AfroHonduran Peoples.
54.
Paraguay welcomed the approval of a protection law, the establishment of the
Ministry of Human Rights and the coordinated work carried out by Honduras with OHCHR.
It encouraged Honduras to continue to strengthen its SIMOREH mechanism and offered
further technical support.
55.
Peru acknowledged the progress made by Honduras, including the strengthening of
the capacity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor for Offences against Life to investigate
femicides. It hoped that the third cycle of the universal periodic review would contribute to
improving the situation of human rights in the country.
56.
The Philippines welcomed the efforts made by Honduras to promote sustainable
development, financial inclusion and social protection for vulnerable groups.
57.
Poland noted the measures adopted by Honduras to protect people in vulnerable
situations. It also welcomed the efforts made to improve the situation of persons deprived of
their liberty.
58.
Portugal noted the ratification by Honduras of the Optional Protocol to the
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the efforts made to
protect human rights defenders.
59.
Qatar highlighted the commitment of Honduras to fulfilling its international
obligations and took note of its best practices regarding human rights policies and laws.
60.
The Republic of Korea welcomed the establishment by Honduras of the Ministry of
Human Rights and the opening of an OHCHR office in the country.
61.
The Russian Federation noted the progress made by Honduras in the area of human
rights but stated that the human rights situation remained complex.
62.
Senegal congratulated Honduras for the progress made, in particular regarding the
implementation of the Public Policy against Racism and Racial Discrimination for the
Comprehensive Development of Indigenous and Afro-Honduran peoples.
63.
Singapore commended the ongoing efforts of Honduras to promote and protect its
people’s rights and noted the measures taken to combat violence against women and improve
the national health system.
64.
Slovakia acknowledged the efforts made by Honduras to address human rights-related
issues but noted cases of intimidation and reprisals against persons cooperating with the
United Nations human rights system.
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