36/11 Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review - Brazil

GE.17-12104(E)

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Human Rights Council Thirty-sixth session

11-29 September 2017

Agenda item 3

Universal periodic review

Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review*

Brazil

* The annex is being issued without formal editing, in the language of submission only.

United Nations A/HRC/36/11

Introduction

1. The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, established in accordance

with Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, held its twenty-seventh session from 1 to 12

May 2017. The review of Brazil was held at the 9th meeting, on 5 May 2017. The

delegation of Brazil was headed by Luislinda Dias de Valois Santos, Minister of Human

Rights. At its 14th meeting, held on 9 May 2017, the Working Group adopted the report on

Brazil.

2. On 13 February 2017, the Human Rights Council selected the following group of

rapporteurs (troika) to facilitate the review of Brazil: Botswana, El Salvador and

Kyrgyzstan.

3. In accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Human Rights Council resolution

5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21, the following documents

were issued for the review of Brazil:

(a) A national report submitted/written presentation made in accordance with

paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/27/BRA/1);

(b) A compilation prepared by the Office of the United Nations High

Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)

(A/HRC/WG.6/27/BRA/2);

(c) A summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c)

(A/HRC/WG.6/27/BRA/3).

4. A list of questions prepared in advance by Belgium, Czechia, Germany, Mexico, the

Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom of Great

Britain and Northern Ireland was transmitted to Brazil through the troika. These questions

are available on the extranet of the universal periodic review.

I. Summary of the proceedings of the review process

A. Presentation by the State under review

5. The delegation of the State under review engaged in the twenty-seventh session of

the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review in a spirit of constructive dialogue. It

considered the universal periodic review a dynamic exercise, and reaffirmed its

commitment to working closely with government and non-governmental partners to fully

implement the recommendations.

6. It stated that Brazil was going through a challenging period that imposed short-term

sacrifices and that required structural reforms, which were vital to generate jobs and ensure

equal opportunities for all, in full respect for human rights. In view of the gravity of the

economic crisis inherited by the Government, Brazil had approved a constitutional

amendment aimed at balancing public finances while preserving Brazilian social

programmes. Without that adjustment, persistent fiscal imbalances could lead to a vicious

cycle of low growth, high inflation and chronic unemployment, undermining the ability of

the State to finance public policies that benefited the poor and vulnerable groups.

7. Faced with rapid changes in the demographic profile of Brazilian society, the

Government sought to guarantee the long-term sustainability of the social security system.

In doing so, it was committed to respecting acquired rights and ensuring transitional rules.

The labour reform, in turn, was aimed at promoting investment and job creation. These

were reforms that were being debated extensively and democratically in the National

Congress.

8. Concerning adequate housing, the My House, My Life programme had been

expanded. It was aimed at reducing the country’s housing deficit by financing low-income

families’ purchase of their first property. The properties financed under the programme

complied with sanitation, safety and accessibility guidelines.

9. Brazil considered that popular participation was one of the pillars of democracy and

the rule of law. That was the logic underlying the tradition of thematic conferences

promoting participation in public policies. Brazil had held its twelfth National Conference

on Human Rights in 2016, in addition to a series of other sectoral conferences.

10. Following a voluntary commitment made in the first cycle of the universal periodic

review, the use of social indicators had allowed better monitoring and evaluation of public

policies, becoming a concrete tool for the progressive realization of human rights, through

the National System of Human Rights Indicators. In addition, the Government remained

committed to the implementation of the third National Human Rights Plan, in force since

2009. In 2013, the National Observatory for Human Rights had been launched. It made

information about the implementation of the National Human Rights Plan available for

monitoring, by both government agencies and civil society, through an online platform.

11. Brazil reiterated its commitment at the highest level to fighting discrimination of any

kind. In that regard, 20 per cent of vacancies in civil service examinations at the federal

level were reserved for Afro-Brazilians. In universities and technical schools, 50 per cent of

vacancies were allocated to students from public secondary schools, with the distribution of

vacancies between Afro-Brazilians and indigenous people based on the proportion of such

groups in each community. The Living Youth programme included preventive actions that

promoted a sense of belonging and autonomy, besides countering violence. An affirmative

action programme concerning members of the judiciary had also been proposed.

12. The delegation reiterated its condemnation of violence against indigenous peoples. It

emphasized that the Integrated Plan for the Implementation of the National Policy for the

Territorial and Environmental Management of Indigenous Lands sought to ensure

indigenous occupation and management of indigenous peoples’ lands. There were 462

indigenous lands already demarcated, besides other ongoing demarcation processes. The

Government of Brazil was also committed to conducting consultations, in accordance with

the International Labour Organization (ILO) Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention,

1989 (No. 169). The São Luiz hydroelectric project on the Tapajós river was a case in

point.

13. With regard to public safety and the justice system, in addition to strengthening

long-term preventive measures, such as education, income distribution and income-

generation programmes, Brazil was committed to ensuring that the fight against crime was

carried out with respect for human rights, as reflected in the National Security Plan. Brazil

had invested in training police forces, guaranteeing access to justice, strengthening public

defenders, and fighting impunity in cases of excessive use of force. It was also worth

mentioning initiatives by both the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the police forces, aimed at

prioritizing investigation as opposed to repression.

14. In addition to cooperating with the states of Brazil to expand prison vacancies as a

way to fight overcrowding, the Federal Government had encouraged alternative penalties

for minor offences, as a way of reducing the incarceration rates. In addition, special task

forces, in coordination with the Public Defender’s Office, had been established to assess the

situation of prisoners willing to return to family life. The Custody Hearings Promotion

Programme had led to a 50 per cent reduction in provisional detentions.

15. In 2013, in compliance with the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture

and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Brazil had established

the National System to Prevent and Fight Torture, which comprised an independent body

composed of 11 experts, with legal competence to inspect places of detention. The relevant

committee had already carried out unannounced visits to more than 50 places of detention

in 11 states.

16. The Government of Brazil had regulated the Programme for the Protection of

Human Rights Defenders, which was currently handling about 400 cases. In addition to

immediate protection of their physical integrity, the programme sought to mobilize public

agencies to investigate and prevent violations. When the states did not have a framework

for protection, the Federal Government included defenders in its programme.

17. The National Truth Commission had acknowledged deaths and enforced

disappearances perpetrated in the past, having located 33 bodies, besides identifying State

actors as perpetrators of violations. Its report presented 29 recommendations, focused

mainly on research and on redress actions, as well as on non-recurrence.

18. The 2014 Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA) World Cup and

the 2016 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games had been held in Brazil without incidents

and had left a significant legacy. Specific policies to protect the rights of children and

adolescents and to fight racism in the context of such events had been put in place.

B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review

19. During the interactive dialogue, 103 delegations made statements.

Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present

report.

20. Montenegro asked for information on policies to eliminate violence against children,

and on legislation to prohibit discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and

gender identity.

21. Morocco welcomed the national policies of Brazil on primary care, child

malnutrition and mortality, gender equality in employment, and participation of women in

public affairs.

22. Mozambique congratulated Brazil on the implementation of social programmes to

reduce extreme poverty and on progress in the prevention of racial discrimination and in

minorities’ status.

23. Myanmar welcomed the efforts of Brazil to advance the rights of persons with

disabilities, including the National Plan on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2011.

24. Namibia applauded Brazil for its national programmes aimed at improving the living

standards of its vulnerable populations, such as Afro-Brazilians and indigenous peoples.

25. Nepal appreciated the progress made by Brazil on reduction of poverty, promotion

of social equality, the health sector, combating violence against women and the fight

against modern slavery.

26. The Netherlands regretted to note a lack of progress in corporate social

responsibility, especially in the Amazon regions, and continuing attacks against journalists

and human rights defenders.

27. Nicaragua welcomed the progress by Brazil on human rights since its last universal

periodic review.

28. Norway commended efforts in reducing poverty, combating slave labour and

enhancing women’s rights and the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons,

but expressed concern at the situation of indigenous peoples.

29. Pakistan commended the development of the National System of Human Rights

Indicators, the promotion of racial equality, access to justice and programmes on education,

health and nutrition.

30. Paraguay welcomed the commitment by Brazil to the international human rights

system and the ratification of a significant number of human rights instruments.

31. Peru underlined the progress made by Brazil in the fight against poverty, and

affirmative action for an increased presence of Afro-Brazilians in the public administration.

32. The Philippines lauded poverty alleviation programmes, achievements in gender

equality and the increased presence of women in the labour market.

33. Poland acknowledged the accomplishments of Brazil in reducing poverty, in

improving access to education, and in health care, and efforts to eradicate slave and child

labour.

34. Portugal noted that in 2015 Brazil had organized a seminar on human rights for the

lusophone countries. Portugal welcomed the National System of Human Rights Indicators,

and efforts to improve the situation of persons with disabilities.

35. The Republic of Korea noted that Brazil had met most of the health targets in the

Millennium Development Goals and had strengthened the mandate of its National Human

Rights Council.

36. The Republic of Moldova encouraged Brazil to continue efforts in advancing

indigenous peoples’ rights, to protect indigenous lands and heritage and to fight

discrimination and violence against indigenous peoples.

37. The Russian Federation praised the achievements of Brazil in fighting gender, racial,

ethnic and other forms of discrimination, but noted that indigenous peoples remained

among the most vulnerable groups in the population.

38. While noting the progress made in combating racial discrimination and violence

against women, Rwanda encouraged Brazil to enhance those efforts.

39. Senegal expressed satisfaction in regard to the reduction of extreme poverty,

programmes to access housing, and the national plan of action for women for 2013-2015.

40. Serbia encouraged Brazil to continue combating torture and ill-treatment, reducing

overcrowding in penitentiary institutions and giving greater emphasis to foster-care

programmes for minors.

41. Sierra Leone noted the national plans on education, on combating sexual violence

against children and on sustainable development. It encouraged Brazil to further protect the

rights of persons of African descent and the rights of its indigenous communities.

42. Singapore commended Brazil for progress in reducing poverty, in promoting gender

equality and empowering women and in promoting sustainable development.

43. Slovakia noted legislative changes to tackle the excessive use of force by law

enforcement officials and the National Programme for the Protection of Human Rights

Defenders.

44. Slovenia noted the establishment of institutions with specialized services for victims

of domestic violence, and the adoption of the National Policy on Alternative Punishment.

45. South Africa noted the efforts made by Brazil to reduce poverty and to promote

equality through affirmative action for Afro-Brazilians.

46. Spain noted the efforts made by Brazil to reduce poverty and social inequality and to

promote the rights of persons with disabilities. It noted the persistence of violence against

women.

47. Sri Lanka noted the progress made in combating extreme poverty and promoting

social equality, improving access to health care, reducing infant mortality and promoting

gender equality.

48. The State of Palestine noted the efforts made by Brazil to protect the rights of

persons with disabilities and of human rights defenders. It encouraged Brazil to ensure that

the National Human Rights Council was in compliance with the principles relating to the

status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris

Principles).

49. The Sudan commended Brazil for its efforts in reducing poverty and infant

mortality, promoting the rights of persons with disabilities and ensuring access to adequate

housing.

50. Sweden noted the overcrowding in prisons, the large number of child brides and an

increase in violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons.

51. Switzerland noted delays in land demarcation processes and challenges faced by

human rights defenders. It remained concerned about the large number of illegal abortions.

52. In response to some of the questions received, the delegation stated that Brazil was

investing in initiatives such as University for All (PROUNI), the Student Finance Fund

(FIES), the National High School Examination (ENEM) and the National Common

Curriculum Base (BNCC).

53. Brazil had adopted, in February 2017, a secondary school educational reform, after

much debate and wide discussion. It represented the culmination of a national effort to

overcome low indicators related to exclusion, dropout and grade repetition rates.

54. The Government had improved the More Doctors programme to the benefit of users

of the public health system. In addition to bringing physicians to regions where there was a

shortage of medical professionals, the programme provided for the construction, renovation

and expansion of basic health units, and training of health-care professionals. The “Stork

Network” had been expanded to promote actions focused on disadvantaged populations,

including indigenous peoples and Afro-Brazilian quilombola communities.

55. In relation to the Zika epidemic, Brazil had intensified measures to combat the

Aedes aegypti mosquito. It had expanded the access to diagnosis and treatment, the

rehabilitation of newborns, and the psychosocial support for families, among other

measures.

56. Brazil considered that inclusive social policies, the fight against hunger and the

reduction of inequalities were central to ensuring the realization of human rights. The

combination of policies of income transfer, such as the Family Stipend, the consistent rise

in the minimum wage, and family agriculture had contributed to significantly improving the

social conditions of the population, since the last review.

57. Thailand noted the efforts made by Brazil to improve human rights mechanisms, to

combat human trafficking and to eliminate child labour and sexual exploitation of children.

It noted inadequate day-care facilities for pregnant women in prisons.

58. Timor-Leste noted the adoption of the national plans on education, and on

combating sexual violence against children and human trafficking.

59. Togo noted the ratification of many international human rights instruments and the

efforts that Brazil had made to reduce extreme poverty and to help the poorest families.

60. Tunisia noted the establishment of the National Human Rights Council and progress

achieved in reducing poverty, developing social security and the health-care system and

protecting the rights of persons with disabilities.

61. Turkey commended progress in several areas, but noted a high rate of poverty,

shortcomings in the access to safe drinking water and sanitation, and deficiencies in the

prison system.

62. Uganda highlighted the efforts made by Brazil to strengthen various human rights

institutions.

63. Ukraine noted the efforts of Brazil in the area of poverty reduction, education and

health care, and the launching of the National System of Human Rights Indicators.

64. The United Arab Emirates noted the efforts made by Brazil to promote and protect

human rights, particularly the rights of women.

65. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted progress in several

areas, including torture prevention and recognition of same-sex marriage. It urged Brazil to

strengthen protections for journalists and human rights defenders.

66. The United States of America noted the efforts of Brazil in several areas, but

remained concerned about reports of unlawful killings, violence against environmental

activists, inhumane prison conditions, prolonged pretrial detention, and delays of trials.

67. Uruguay noted the efforts made by Brazil to improve birth registration and

encouraged Brazil to continue those efforts. It expressed concern about proposed

constitutional amendments seeking to reduce the age of criminal responsibility.

68. Uzbekistan noted the efforts made by Brazil to reduce poverty, promote social

equality and combat violence against women, and the adoption of the human rights

indicators.

69. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela was concerned at the human rights situation

in Brazil, in particular at widespread corruption, increasing discrimination against

indigenous people and people of African descent, and sexual harassment against children.

70. Albania commended steps taken by Brazil to design policies to fight poverty and

help families in need. It invited Brazil to further strengthen its human rights mechanisms.

71. Algeria welcomed progress made by Brazil to improve the rights of children,

women, indigenous people and people of African descent, and encouraged it to continue its

efforts.

72. Angola recognized that Brazil had established an observatory system for follow-up

to the recommendations of the international human rights mechanisms. It commended

Brazil for its programmes aimed at reducing poverty, such as Bolsa Família.

73. Argentina welcomed the adoption of the law criminalizing femicide, and efforts to

combat discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons.

74. Armenia welcomed measures taken to reduce poverty, protect children living in the

street, promote the right to truth and reconciliation, and combat modern slavery and child

labour.

75. Australia was concerned that economic recession created a challenging environment

for human rights in Brazil. It welcomed the appointment of family violence judges in every

state of Brazil.

76. Austria commended Brazil for the adoption of the law on femicide. It encouraged

Brazil to implement the recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of

indigenous peoples.

77. Azerbaijan welcomed legislative measures taken by Brazil to enhance access to

justice, and progress made in combating modern slavery and human trafficking.

78. The Bahamas welcomed progress made by Brazil to reduce poverty, implement

development strategies, and combat modern slavery and inequalities among men and

women in the labour market.

79. Bahrain noted with satisfaction the number of recommendations accepted by Brazil,

especially those aimed at eliminating racial discrimination and at income inequality.

80. Bangladesh noted the efforts made by Brazil to reduce disparities and considered it

especially important that it continue preserving the rights of indigenous peoples.

81. Belgium congratulated Brazil on the adoption of its first National Action Plan on

Women, Peace and Security.

82. Bhutan noted the steps taken by Brazil to strengthen its legal and institutional human

rights framework, reduce poverty and promote social equity.

83. Botswana commended Brazil for its measures to reduce poverty and improve social

security. It noted areas of concern, including police violence.

84. Burkina Faso welcomed the achievements of Brazil in the field of birth registration

and welcomed its efforts in promoting human rights education.

85. Cabo Verde commended the positive measures taken by Brazil since the last

universal periodic review and encouraged it to continue its progress despite current

difficulties.

86. Canada recognized the achievements of Brazil regarding social, economic and

cultural rights, in particular the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger.

87. Chad welcomed the creation by Brazil of a national human rights indicators system,

and its engagement with the treaty bodies and OHCHR. It recognized the contribution of

Brazil to OHCHR through a technical cooperation project.

88. Chile highlighted the progress made in Brazil and called upon Brazil to intensify

efforts to reduce high homicide rates and armed violence.

89. China welcomed efforts to reduce poverty, combat racial discrimination and modern

slavery and adopted laws to guarantee the rights of vulnerable persons.

90. The delegation of Brazil reaffirmed that the inclusion of people with disabilities was

being mainstreamed by the Federal Government in education, health, housing and other

policies. A landmark in this connection was the Brazilian inclusion law, which guaranteed

improved social inclusion, and the amendment of the Civil Code, improving legislation on

physical accessibility and accessibility in the area of communication.

91. Regarding women’s rights, the Women Living Without Violence programme had

promoted strategic actions to combat violence against women. This had also been

reinforced by the criminalization of femicide, as a heinous crime. Between 2004 and 2014

the average income of employed women increased by 61 per cent, exceeding for the first

time the threshold of 70 per cent of men’s income. In the same vein, women accounted for

31 per cent of the candidates in the 2014 elections, compared to 22.43 per cent in 2010.

92. In regard to the rights of the child, the Happy Child programme was aimed at

breaking the cycle in which malnutrition and poverty in early childhood jeopardized the

future of new generations. The guarantee of children’s rights had been further reinforced by

new legislation that had prohibited corporal punishment and that had made sexual

exploitation of children and adolescents a heinous crime.

93. The delegation of Brazil stated that in 2013 the national system for the promotion of

lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights had been created to allow coordination of

public policies on that subject. In 2015, the Federal Government had established the

Interministerial Committee to Combat Homophobia. The Supreme Federal Court had

legalized civil unions between people of the same sex.

94. Brazil had also made use of all legal measures available regarding corporate

accountability for human rights abuses. Concerning the accident at the Fundão Dam in

2015, emergency aid had been paid directly to about 20,000 people. By March 2017, the

equivalent of approximately US$566 million had been invested in redress. In addition,

significant fines had been levied against the companies responsible for the disaster. The

courts were evaluating a lawsuit for approximately $55 billion that had been filed by

competent authorities against the companies in question.

95. Regarding contemporary forms of slavery, a constitutional amendment allowing for

expropriation of properties where labour conditions analogous to slavery were found had

been passed in 2014. The National Plan for Eradication of Slave Labour had been adopted

in 2016. People and companies caught up using such labour were included in a “dirty list”,

last published in March 2017.

96. Since its last review, Brazil had adopted significant measures to promote and protect

the right of migrants and refugees. In 2012, it started issuing visas on a humanitarian basis

to Haitians affected by the earthquake in that country. The following year, Brazil adopted

an open-door policy for persons affected by the Syrian crisis. In April 2017, the Congress

had adopted a new immigration law, which reinforced the human rights perspective in

Brazilian migration policy. The new legislation established as guiding principles the fight

against xenophobia, racism and discrimination, non-criminalization of migration, social and

labour inclusion, and the protection of children and adolescents.

97. Colombia highlighted the commitment of offering differentiated health and

education services to indigenous populations.

98. Côte d’Ivoire noted the will of authorities to cooperate with United Nations

mechanisms and integrate their principles into national legislation.

99. Germany commended progress made, and made three recommendations.

100. Czechia welcomed the efforts by Brazil to monitor and assess the realization of

human rights through a system of indicators and an online platform for international human

rights recommendations.

101. Denmark noted with concern the prison conditions encountered by women who in

that vulnerable situation had specific needs and requirements.

102. Ecuador acknowledged the efforts made in the fight against poverty and slave

labour, as well as the promotion of the equality of persons with disabilities.

103. Egypt commended the efforts made by Brazil towards social equality, to reduce

poverty and to combat child labour.

104. El Salvador commended Brazil on having ratified most of the human rights

instruments and for the incorporation of the human rights principles into its national

legislation.

105. Estonia acknowledged the efforts of Brazil to enhance the protection of human

rights, including by implementing differentiated services for indigenous peoples in the

areas of health and education.

106. Ethiopia commended Brazil for its success in lifting 36 million Brazilians out of

extreme poverty between 2004 and 2014 and noted with appreciation the accelerated

growth and employment creation strategies.

107. Finland commended Brazil for its efforts to promote the rights of lesbian, gay,

bisexual, transgender and intersex persons but expressed concern about increased

homophobia and transphobia and about criminal measures against lesbian, gay, bisexual,

transgender and intersex persons, as well as about the possible rejection of policies aimed at

overcoming gender and sexual orientation inequalities in schools.

108. France commended the establishment of a national human rights institution and

acknowledged the positive commitments of the authorities to promote women’s rights and

gender equality.

109. Gabon welcomed the social programmes aimed at promoting women’s rights and

those aimed at promoting the rights of the child and improving children’s quality of life.

110. Georgia highlighted steps taken by Brazil to reduce extreme poverty and fight

against modern slavery and positively noted the measures taken in promoting children’s

rights.

111. Croatia commended Brazil for steps taken with regard to promotion and protection

of the rights of children, especially homeless children.

112. Ghana was concerned that only two states, Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco, had set

up local preventive mechanisms to achieve effective impact on inhibiting torture and ill-

treatment.

113. Greece highlighted the establishment of the National Human Rights Council in 2014

and the firm commitment and remarkable efforts in combating slave labour.

114. Guatemala was concerned about the reports of the growing number of incidents of

armed violence, including murders.

115. Haiti welcomed the success of the social programme aimed at reducing poverty by

affirmative action policies.

116. The Holy See welcomed the initiatives aimed at poverty reduction, for example the

Bolsa Família initiative.

117. Honduras encouraged Brazil to continue along the path to eradicate discrimination

affecting persons of African descent.

118. Iceland regretted that women continued to be prosecuted in cases of unlawful

abortion and noted that access to legal abortion was not always available for victims of

sexual violence.

119. India encouraged Brazil to enhance its efforts towards providing health care and

education to its indigenous people and Afro-Brazilians.

120. Indonesia welcomed the establishment of the National System to Prevent and

Combat Torture, in 2013, and the adoption of the National Education Plan for 2014-2024.

121. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended the achievements in the domain of social

and economic rights, including poverty alleviation, promoting social equality, combating

slave labour, and health.

122. Iraq commended combating of police violence and of rights violations by the police,

and combating slavery, and welcomed the National Education Plan for 2014-2024.

123. Ireland welcomed the creation of the National System to Prevent and Combat

Torture. It was concerned about incidents of targeted killings of human rights defenders.

124. Israel commended the establishment of the National Human Rights Council, the

Committee to Fight Homophobia and the National Plan to Combat Human Trafficking.

125. Italy welcomed measures to combat slave labour, the adoption of laws concerning

human trafficking and femicide, and the establishment of the National System to Prevent

and Combat Torture.

126. Japan commended Brazil for improving the school enrolment rate and literacy rate,

and appreciated efforts regarding minimizing racial discrimination.

127. Lebanon commended Brazil for measures taken to combat human trafficking,

violence against women and exploitation of women.

128. Libya commended the adoption of policies to combat poverty, the education plan for

2014-2024 and the promotion of better health care.

129. Liechtenstein welcomed the adoption of the “Boy Bernardo Act”, but it was

concerned that corporal punishment remained widely practised. It also welcomed the efforts

made by Brazil to eradicate child labour.

130. Madagascar welcomed the adoption of the national primary care policy and of the

national education plan for 2014-2024, and the successful application of positive

discrimination.

131. Malaysia commended Brazil for its determination to pursue development, social

justice and the strengthening of civil and political rights of its citizens. Malaysia

encouraged Brazil to continue to combat poverty.

132. Maldives commended the efforts made by Brazil to eradicate child labour, and its

progress in the health sector. It applauded its “National Policy of Primary Attention”.

133. Mexico acknowledged the progress made by Brazil in social assistance and poverty

reduction and in combating gender-based violence, and welcomed the new migration law.

134. Mongolia welcomed the initiatives of Brazil to protect human rights defenders and

underlined its progress on improving the conditions of vulnerable groups.

135. Brazil thanked the delegations for their constructive participation and encouraging

comments. It thanked the troika and the Secretariat, as well as the civil society

organizations, human rights defenders and academics, and the people in Brazil.

II. Conclusions and/or recommendations

136. The following recommendations will be examined by Brazil, which will provide

responses in due time, but no later than the thirty-sixth session of the Human Rights

Council:

136.1 Ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on

Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Albania) (Angola) (Argentina)

(Montenegro) (Portugal);

136.2 Sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant

on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (El Salvador) (Ukraine);

136.3 Speed up its accession to the Optional Protocol to the International

Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Gabon);

136.4 Ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on

Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and accept the competence of the

Committee as regards the inquiry procedure and inter-State communications

(Finland);

136.5 Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the

Child on a communications procedure (Albania) (El Salvador) (Georgia)

(Montenegro) (Liechtenstein);

136.6 Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the

Child on a communications procedure (Ukraine);

136.7 Ratify, before the next universal periodic review cycle, the Optional

Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications

procedure (Czechia);

136.8 Consider ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the

Rights of the Child on a communications procedure (Croatia) (Mongolia);

136.9 Sign and accede to the International Convention on the Protection of

the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Sierra

Leone);

136.10 Consider ratifying the International Convention on the Protection of

the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Chile)

(Indonesia) (Sri Lanka);

136.11 Step up the procedure for the ratification of the International

Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Their

Families (Togo);

136.12 Promptly ratify the International Convention on the Protection of the

Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Guatemala);

136.13 Sign and ratify the International Convention on the Protection of the

Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (El Salvador);

136.14 Accelerate efforts towards ratification of the International

Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and

Members of Their Families and the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No.

189) (Philippines);

136.15 Ratify the Arms Trade Treaty and adapt its national legislation to the

Treaty (Guatemala);

136.16 Consider ratifying the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189)

(Nicaragua);

136.17 Ratify the International Labour Organization (ILO) Freedom of

Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87)

and finalize the domestic procedures to accede to the International Convention

on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their

Families (Ecuador);

136.18 Ratify the Kampala amendments to the Rome Statute with a view to

contributing to the activation of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal

Court over the crime of aggression in 2017 (Liechtenstein);

136.19 Ratify the Convention on the Non-Applicability of Statutory

Limitations to War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity (Armenia);

136.20 Select national candidates for the United Nations Treaty Body

elections through an open, merit-based process (United Kingdom of Great

Britain and Northern Ireland);

136.21 Reinforce the fruitful cooperation with the treaty body organs of the

United Nations (Côte d’Ivoire);

136.22 Further strengthen its active engagement with the international

community to promote human rights in all areas (Myanmar);

136.23 Continue efforts to strengthen the national human rights institutions

(Nepal);

136.24 Continue working to ensure that the National Human Rights

Institution gains “A” status in compliance with the Paris Principles (Portugal);

136.25 Bring its National Human Rights Council in line with the Paris

Principles (Sierra Leone);

136.26 Provide the National Human Rights Council with the necessary

resources to enhance its independence to effectively carry out its functions

(Uganda);

136.27 Provide the National Human Rights Council with the necessary

budgetary, administrative and political independence to fully implement its

functions (Greece);

136.28 Provide the National Human Rights Council with the budgetary,

administrative and political independence, which is necessary to exercise its

new mandate (Guatemala);

136.29 Fully align its national legislation with all obligations under the Rome

Statute of the International Criminal Court (Estonia);

136.30 Continue with the commendable efforts to strengthen the legal and

institutional framework for the promotion and protection of human rights and

to reduce poverty and promote social equality (Bhutan);

136.31 Bring its national human rights institutions, especially the National

Human Rights Council, fully in line with the Paris Principles (Poland);

136.32 Introduce mandatory human rights training for police agencies, and

implement an evidence-based policing programme, to reduce deaths from

police action by 10 per cent over the universal periodic review cycle (United

Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland);

136.33 Implement human rights training programmes for the security

forces, emphasizing the use of force according to the criteria of necessity and

proportionality (Italy);

136.34 Continue improving human rights education and training for

enforcement agencies, public officials, and prison guards (Malaysia);

136.35 Continue efforts to enhance public awareness on issues of ethnic and

racial equality and to combat violence against indigenous peoples (Uzbekistan);

136.36 Carry out specific legislative reform to strengthen measures against

discrimination on the basis of gender and ethnicity (Uganda);

136.37 Take measures to eliminate cases of discrimination against certain

groups in society (Iraq);

136.38 Support initiatives and strategies to combat discrimination and

promote the inclusion of vulnerable persons (Madagascar);

136.39 Take necessary measures to address homophobic and transphobic

crime, including by establishing a system for recording such crimes (Sweden);

136.40 Take urgent measures to adopt legislation sanctioning discrimination

and incitement to violence on the grounds of sexual orientation, and investigate

and sanction cases of violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,

intersex and queer persons (Argentina);

136.41 Continue advancing the promotion of laws and initiatives that ban

discrimination and incitement to violence on the grounds of sexual orientation

and gender identity, in particular in the case of young persons and adolescents

(Chile);

136.42 Redouble the capacity-building efforts for all the security forces,

aiming at avoiding practices of racial bias, or, directed, among others, against

vulnerable minorities such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex

persons (Colombia);

136.43 Continue taking measures to develop legislation and policies at

federal, state and municipal level to punish and prevent hate crimes and

discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex

population (Finland);

136.44 Approve a specific law, in line with its international human rights

obligations, that prohibits discrimination and incitement to violence based on

sexual orientation and gender identity (Honduras);

136.45 Follow measures taken at the national level to ensure that

municipalities in Brazil develop specific policies to guarantee rights of lesbian,

gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people (Israel);

136.46 Strengthen measures to prevent and punish racism, discrimination

and violence against indigenous peoples and people of African descent and

violence against women and girls (Rwanda);

136.47 Strengthen policies related to the fight against discrimination against

indigenous and Afro-Brazilian children and others in vulnerable situations

from an integral and intersectoral perspective (Chile);

136.48 Further promote ethnic and racial equality, building on the

important policy measures already taken (Greece);

136.49 Continue taking active measures aimed at eradicating discrimination

against Afro-Brazilian women based on their gender and ethnicity (Namibia);

136.50 Consolidate the progress made towards reaching the Sustainable

Development Goals, and continue efforts towards inclusive socioeconomic

development programmes with a focus on poverty eradication (Islamic

Republic of Iran);

136.51 Develop a national action plan on business and human rights in order

to prevent development projects from violating the rights of traditional

populations, indigenous peoples and workers and causing damage to the

environment, and in order to ensure an effective remedy with meaningful

consultations with the affected communities (Netherlands);

136.52 Draft a comprehensive national plan of action on business and

human rights, that would take into account the United Nations Guiding

Principles in this regard (Paraguay);

136.53 Draw up an action plan for business and human rights (Sierra

Leone);

136.54 To further continue the efforts to punish those responsible for the

breaking of the retaining walls in Jacarei and Mariana; and to ensure that the

victims of this event are guaranteed their right to access to justice, and their

right to fair compensation, remediation and reparations for the damage caused.

We recommend that Brazil share these acquired experiences through its

constructive and substantive participation in the Intergovernmental Working

Group established through resolution 26/9 of the Human Rights Council

(Ecuador);

136.55 Continue its efforts on the implementation of the National Policy on

Climate Change on reducing deforestation in the Amazon region (Ethiopia);

136.56 Ensure that its Anti-Terrorist Legislation 2016 corresponds to

international human rights standards (Egypt);

136.57 That anti-terrorism law combats only terrorist groups and does not

consider human rights defenders (Iraq);

136.58 Adopt a code of conduct based on international human rights

standards in order to define specific conditions for the use of force by law

enforcement officials during protests and riots (Slovakia);

136.59 Strengthen measures to prevent abuses by some law enforcement

officials, including through providing appropriate human rights training

(Rwanda);

136.60 Continue putting in place measures aimed at preventing violence and

racial discrimination against Afro-Brazilians and at protecting their cultural

heritage sites and places of worship (Namibia);

136.61 Conduct thorough, impartial, and timely investigations into all

allegations of unlawful killings, abuse, torture, and corruption involving

security forces and prison personnel (United States of America);

136.62 Ensure investigations and recommend action against abuses by law

enforcers, as a way of curbing violations (Botswana);

136.63 Strengthen prevention and effectiveness of investigation of cases of

police violence thorough improved supervision and human rights training of

law enforcement personnel, namely the military police, and ensure

accountability for any acts of police violence (Czechia);

136.64 Ensure that acts of violence committed by members of security forces

are prosecuted in order to combat impunity (France);

136.65 Take further steps in order to prevent violence against people of

African descent (Republic of Korea);

136.66 Take measures to improve the situation of underreporting of cases of

violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and

intersex people, and develop policies to punish and prevent those actions

(Israel);

136.67 Ensure that all hate crimes against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender

and intersex persons are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted and seek to

reduce hate by integrating human rights education into school curricula

(Canada);

136.68 Undertake strategies to reduce gun violence, particularly among poor

black youth (Bahamas);

136.69 Take all necessary measures to reduce murder rates among Afro-

Brazilian men, particularly through robust educational programmes adapted

to their needs, following recommendations 119.138, 119.154, 119.157, 119.158,

119.159 and 119.160 from the second cycle (Haiti);

136.70 Refrain from resorting to violence and extrajudicial executions by the

security forces, in particular the so-called “war on drugs” (Bolivarian Republic

of Venezuela);

136.71 End extrajudicial killings and associated impunity, including by

passing draft bill No. 4471/2012, by abolishing the classification “resistance to

arrest followed by death” and by ensuring that all deaths following police

interventions are impartially investigated (Germany);

136.72 Continue its efforts to combat torture and ill-treatment (Algeria);

136.73 Intensify efforts aimed at combating and preventing torture and

other forms of ill-treatment (Georgia);

136.74 Establish a formal adhesion programme which includes the allocation

of funds by the federal government to support the national policy on torture

prevention (Ghana);

136.75 Continue taking measures aimed at improving the conditions in

prisons and other detention facilities (Namibia);

136.76 Improve detention conditions, including basic sanitation and access to

water, food and medical care (Republic of Korea);

136.77 Address overcrowding, sanitation, violence, and medical and

psychological care in prisons (South Africa);

136.78 Take measures to reduce overincarceration, notably by encouraging

the use of alternative sentencing and by making sure that pre-trial hearings are

widely used (Spain);

136.79 Address the problem of severely overcrowded prisons to eliminate

inhumane conditions and take all measures to prevent torture (Turkey);

136.80 Adopt without delay urgent measures to stop torture, violence,

killings and serious overcrowding and degrading conditions in the prisons in

Brazil (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela);

136.81 Working jointly with the Federal States to improve detention

conditions in Brazilian prisons (Algeria);

136.82 Continue improving prison conditions and reducing overcrowding

(Angola);

136.83 Ensure respect for and protection of human rights for all detainees

including by guaranteeing detention conditions in compliance with domestic as

well as international law and standards and by protecting against cruel and

inhuman treatment (Austria);

136.84 Improve as quickly as possible the different aspects of prisoners’

conditions (Cabo Verde);

136.85 Proceed with the enactment of legislation effectively implementing

the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel,

Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment at both state and federal

level and adopt measures to adhere to the UN Nelson Mandela Rules (Czechia);

136.86 Consolidate the Federal National System, including by supporting

States to set up Local Preventive Mechanisms (Ghana);

136.87 Create local preventive mechanisms at each state level for effective

implementation of the National Mechanism for the Prevention and Combat of

Torture (Turkey);

136.88 Ensure that Local Preventive Mechanisms are created by

encouraging states to do so as envisaged by the national law on torture and

expand the application of custody hearings to the entire country as set by

Resolution 213 of the National Council of Justice (Denmark);

136.89 Continue to make efforts to protect human rights of persons in

detention facilities (Holy See);

136.90 Ensure conditions at detention centres comply with international and

Brazilian law and that particular attention is given to conditions faced by

vulnerable prisoners including pregnant women, children, and lesbian, gay,

bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; and provide human rights training

to officials in the legal and judicial system (Ireland);

136.91 Enhance efforts to reform the prison system and to ensure the

protection of the human rights of all detainees (Italy);

136.92 Take measures to improve conditions related to treatment of inmates

within prisons, through increasing the capacity as already initiated by the

Government and through measures for maintaining order within prisons

(Japan);

136.93 Take necessary measures to increase the number of gynaecologists in

the Brazilian prison system (Sweden);

136.94 Incorporate the Bangkok Rules into public policies to protect female

inmates and adopt bill 5654/2016 that prohibits the use of handcuffs before,

during and after childbirth on women deprived of liberty (Denmark);

136.95 Improve prison conditions, particularly addressing overcrowding and

violence, including in prisons for women (Australia);

136.96 Improve facilities dedicated to pregnancy and maternity in prisons,

in line with the Bangkok Rules (Thailand);

136.97 Strengthen prison reform efforts to protect female prisoners from

sexual abuse and violence (Bahamas);

136.98 Step up efforts to abolish the practice of racial profiling and

arbitrary arrest by the police and security forces (Indonesia);

136.99 Continue protecting the natural family and marriage, formed by a

husband and a wife, as the fundamental unit of society, as well as the unborn

(Holy See);

136.100 Carry out efforts for the implementation of recommendations on the

improvement of the judiciary and the judicial system that the Russian

Federation made at the last universal periodic review (Russian Federation);

136.101 Consider expanding application of the Custody Hearings Programme

and make it feasible before all State Courts (Serbia);

136.102 Establish a mechanism to allow for speedy and correct judicial

decisions under strict observance of constitutional and international law

regarding the territorial rights of indigenous peoples (Austria);

136.103 Continue its efforts on further improving the judicial system with

practical measures (Azerbaijan);

136.104 Accelerate the establishment and the effective implementation of a

solid public defence system in all states, in agreement with recommendations

119.31, 119.10, 119.12 and 119.14 from the second cycle (Haiti);

136.105 Expand custody hearing programmes to cover all pre-trial detainees

by passing draft bill 554/2011. Provide specific training according to the

Istanbul Protocol to judges and public prosecutors working in custody hearings

(Germany);

136.106 Ensure that legislation relating to the prison situation and criminal

justice is in accordance with international human rights standards (Mexico);

136.107 Improve judicial processes to minimize the length of pre-trial

detention and speed up trials, and consider alternatives to detention to address

prison overcrowding (United States of America);

136.108 Plan and take concrete measures in the mid-term period with the

objective of reducing pre-trial time for remand prisoners and reduce the

overall number of prisoners awaiting trial rather than serving sentences

(Slovenia);

136.119 Take further efforts in combating violence against women such as

enhancing the trust in the judicial system, measures to prevent violence, and

promoting services and networks for women in rural areas (Spain);

136.110 Restore democracy and the rule of law indispensable for the full

enjoyment of human rights, harmed by the parliamentary coup d’état against

President Dilma Rousseff (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela);

136.111 Continue efforts to provide better protection to human rights

defenders and strengthen civil society as an essential partner in boosting the

human rights system (Tunisia);

136.112 Ensure that the deaths of human rights defenders are promptly and

thoroughly investigated, and that those found to be responsible are brought to

justice (Belgium);

136.113 Provide full implementation of the National Policy for the Protection

of Human Rights Defenders (State of Palestine);

136.114 Take all necessary measures to ensure the physical integrity of

journalists and human rights defenders, including an explicit and published

decision on instituting a federal investigation and prosecution in all cases

involving violence against human rights defenders (Netherlands);

136.115 Restore functionality of the National Programme for the Protection

of Human Rights Defenders (Norway);

136.116 Take more decisive steps towards implementing the National

Programme for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (Poland);

136.117 Review its respective Decree of 2016 related to protection of human

rights defenders in order to ensure wider participation of civil society and

enhanced protection of human rights defenders and their families (Slovakia);

136.118 Implement the National Plan for the Protection of Defenders

(Australia);

136.119 Strengthen the national programme for the protection of human

rights defenders, in particular its funding and human resources (Czechia);

136.120 Take all necessary measures to guarantee the safety of human rights

defenders and journalists as they carry out their tasks (France);

136.121 Take further steps to protect human rights defenders, including those

working in relation to the rights of indigenous, including through ensuring

impartial, thorough and effective investigations into all attacks, harassment

and intimidation against human rights defenders and prosecution of all alleged

perpetrators of such offences; and further, fully implement the national

programme to protect human rights defenders through the adoption of a

specific legal framework, allocation of a budget and the setting up of multi-

disciplinary teams to implement it (Ireland);

136.122 Further intensify the implementation of the National Policy for the

Protection of Human Rights Defenders, and the Programme to Protect Human

Rights Defenders (Mongolia);

136.123 Strengthen civil society to participate in humanitarian assistance and

in major sports events (Sudan);

136.124 Continue its efforts to combat contemporary forms of slavery,

including trafficking and exploitation of persons, and provide support and

protection to victims, paying particular attention to more vulnerable groups

(Nicaragua);

136.125 Adopt regulations to operationalize constitutional amendments

related to slave labour (Uganda);

136.126 Pursue efforts aimed at the prohibition of all forms of slavery by

strengthening the resources of the National Commission for the Elimination of

Slavery (Senegal);

136.127 Develop a national strategy to tackle modern slavery, including

ratification of the 2014 ILO protocol to the Forced Labour Convention, and

increased efforts to protect rural workers and women at risk of trafficking

(United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland);

136.128 Effectively implement the anti-trafficking law and provide resources

and training for government officials (United States of America);

136.129 Preserve its positive record on combating trafficking and modern

slavery by fully implementing activities envisaged in its second National Plan to

Fight Human Trafficking (Azerbaijan);

136.130 Continue policies to combat trafficking, and promote assistance to

victims (Lebanon);

136.131 Continue fighting against slave labour, in particular in the textile

sector (Peru);

136.132 Further continue the combating of slave and child labour in the

country (Ethiopia);

136.133 Redouble efforts to further reduce the income gap between the Afro-

Brazilians, especially Afro-Brazilian women, and the general population

(Pakistan);

136.134 Continue to promote sustainable economic and social development

and improve people’s living standards (China);

136.135 Continue to strengthen and improve the Bolsa Família programme in

the context of the fight against hunger and poverty (Pakistan);

136.136 Strengthen the public policies to reduce the housing shortage and

create conditions for access to affordable housing for middle- and low-income

households (Angola);

136.137 Continue efforts to ensure adequate housing for all (Bangladesh);

136.138 Take further steps in enhancing the promotion and protection of the

rights of the child, with a view to fully eradicating child homelessness (Croatia);

136.139 Continue to implement and strengthen public policies and

programmes for inclusion, reduction of poverty and inequality, non-

discrimination and promotion of equality and inclusion (Nicaragua);

136.140 Continue measures to combat poverty and social inequality by

implementing rural development plans covering vulnerable groups, in

particular rural women (Sri Lanka);

136.141 Implement further measures to address the problems related to

poverty and socioeconomic inequality in respect of regions and vulnerable

groups of the population, such as rural residents (Uzbekistan);

136.142 Stop plans to freeze social spending during the next twenty years,

that are inconsistent with the international obligations of the country with more

than 16 million persons in extreme poverty (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela);

136.143 Continue the substantive efforts in the area of governance and

poverty reduction (Côte d’Ivoire);

136.144 Continue efforts to combat poverty and to promote social equality

(Lebanon);

136.145 Address challenges of water and sanitation in favelas by full

implementation of the National Sanitation Plan (South Africa);

136.146 Take further efforts to improve access to water and sanitation,

especially in the north and north-east of the country, through the effective

implementation of the principle of equality, and to gradually reduce

inequalities through the implementation of the National Sanitation Plan

(Spain);

136.147 Strengthen endeavours to ensure access to safe drinking water and

sanitation through installing water and sanitation networks (Turkey);

136.148 Further strengthen the social security system and effectively protect

the rights of vulnerable groups (China);

136.149 Continue efforts to reduce unemployment rates, including

strengthening vocational training programmes (Libya);

136.150 Strengthen policies on the elimination of inequalities in the access to

employment on the grounds of gender or racial origin (Colombia);

136.151 Step up efforts to promote, in law and in practice, the inclusion of

persons of African descent in the educational system and on the labour market

by taking policy measures (Honduras);

136.152 Continue efforts to develop and implement inclusive health and

education policies to benefit all segments of society (Nepal);

136.153 Continue strengthening efforts for providing quality and accessible

health facilities and services to improve the disparity in life expectancy among

the populations (Sri Lanka);

136.154 Continue reinforcing the policy on effective and qualitative access to

health services for vulnerable populations, especially women of African descent

who still remain the group with the highest mortality (Colombia);

136.155 Pursue the human and financial investments in the health and

hospital services with the aim of reinforcing the health system (Morocco);

136.156 Widen health care to vulnerable groups, in particular women of

minority groups (Republic of Korea);

136.157 Ensure continued effectiveness of strategies to combat HIV-AIDS,

particularly among youth and other specifically affected groups (Bahamas);

136.158 Ensure access to reproductive health care, including high-quality

prenatal care, and information on sexual and reproductive health,

contraception and emergency contraception, and safe abortion to all women

without discrimination (Switzerland);

136.159 Ensure universal access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive

health services, without discrimination and in accordance with the

commitments made, among others, in the Montevideo Consensus (Uruguay);

136.160 Continue the commitments made in terms of access to the voluntary

termination of pregnancy in order to ensure full respect for sexual and

reproductive rights (France);

136.161 Continue expanding access to voluntary termination of pregnancy in

order to ensure the full recognition of sexual and reproductive rights (Iceland);

136.162 Reduce maternal, child and infant morbidity and mortality by

promoting effective assistance measures during pregnancy and at the moment

of birth (Iceland);

136.163 Improve health care to further reduce child mortality (Islamic

Republic of Iran);

136.164 Develop further the National Policy of Primary Attention and the

National Education Plan 2014-2024 (Israel);

136.165 Continue to take measures for improving quality of education, and

reducing inequality of education caused by income level and social status

(Japan);

136.166 Ensure adequate funding in implementing the National Education

Plan, and undertake progress reports on its implementation to improve

transparency and accountability (Malaysia);

136.167 Pursue efforts aimed at ensuring an inclusive education within the

framework of the National Plan on Education 2014-2014, in particular in rural

areas (Morocco);

136.168 Continue implementing high-quality intercultural education (Peru);

136.169 Promote educational opportunities to all children in accordance with

the Incheon Declaration on Education 2030 (Republic of Korea);

136.170 Follow up on the implementation of the Incheon Declaration for

inclusive and equitable quality education (Turkey);

136.171 Continue the implementation of the education plan of 2014-2016

(Sudan);

136.172 Increase investment in education infrastructure and promote the

educational level in rural areas (China);

136.173 Improve the quality of public education, particularly for those who

live below the poverty line, particularly Afro-Brazilians, with focus on

psychological health and integrating psychosocial elements in order to achieve a

better learning environment (Haiti);

136.174 Continue strengthening efforts to eliminate discrimination, including

racial discrimination in education (Indonesia);

136.175 Set up plans promoting inclusive education of ethnic minorities,

which have high levels of school dropout (Paraguay);

136.176 Continue to implement new policies and expand the coverage and

scope of existing ones, to better promote gender equality, in particular for

women in the countryside and low-income families (Singapore);

136.177 Adopt a law to protect vulnerable women, particularly low-income

housewives (United Arab Emirates);

136.178 Continue the efforts to implement the “Women Living without

Violence” programme launched in 2013 (Russian Federation);

136.179 Pursue efforts to combat violence against women and promote the

rights of women (Sudan);

136.180 Continue efforts to combat violence, particularly against women

(Tunisia);

136.181 Take measures to stop violence that has cost the lives of more than

five thousand women, and caused more than 500,000 rapes in the last year

(Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela);

136.182 Strengthen efforts to reduce gender inequalities including to prevent

death resulting from violence against women, and to encourage increased

reporting of cases of rape (Bahamas);

136.183 Extend the “Women Living without Violence” programme, with

particular attention to women and girls living in the countryside and to women

and girls of Afro-Brazilian descent (Belgium);

136.184 Continue its efforts to combat violence against women and girls

(Egypt);

136.185 Combat domestic violence and high maternal mortality rates suffered

by women, in compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms

of Discrimination against Women (Estonia);

136.186 Strengthen measures to eliminate violence and discrimination against

women and girls, particularly in rural and remote areas (Islamic Republic of

Iran);

136.187 Take measures to combat violence against women and children

(Iraq);

136.188 Continue to adopt and implement effective measures to fight violence

against women (Italy);

136.189 Strengthen its capacity-building programmes for judges and legal

personnel on women’s rights and violence against women (Thailand);

136.190 Strengthen the capacity of police in cases of violence against women

by expanding training and developing protocols to respond to cases effectively

(Canada);

136.191 Further strengthen mechanisms fostering prosecution of all

perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence (Slovakia);

136.192 Take measures to reduce the number of cases of violence against

women and bring the perpetrators to justice (Togo);

136.193 Follow up on the infrastructure of safe houses for abused women and

make sure the legal framework is widely implemented and reaches women’s

reality (Austria);

136.194 Increase its focus on policy implementation to combat family

violence, and in particular violence against women and children (Australia);

136.195 Strengthen policies and programmes to address violence against

women and combat child prostitution (Indonesia);

136.196 Ensure the effective implementation of measures to prevent, punish

and eradicate all forms of violence and discrimination against women and

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (Mexico);

136.197 Further promote the participation of women in politics and

government (Timor-Leste);

136.198 Put effective measures in place in order to increase the number of

women at all levels of the decision-making process (Belgium);

136.199 Guarantee the rights of the child and create the best alternative for

improving the current system of youth accountability, in compliance with the

International Convention on the Rights of the Child (Estonia);

136.200 Adopt policies and programmes to strengthen the rights of children

and adolescents in the field of education, training and health (United Arab

Emirates);

136.201 Continue the efforts directed towards the promotion of the rights of

the child (Armenia);

136.202 Prioritize family-type care settings and foster families over

institutionalized placements and include foster care as an important instrument

within the special protection measures for children (Serbia);

136.203 Further strengthen its efforts to enforce the “Boy Bernardo Act” and

promote positive, non-violent and participatory forms of child-rearing and

discipline (Liechtenstein);

136.204 Adopt comprehensive policies to combat sexual harassment,

especially against children and adolescents, including those in street situations

or living in placement institutions (Maldives);

136.205 Further strengthen programmes to address child labour, in

particular through inspection, investigation, and preventative measures such as

improving socioeconomic conditions for children and ensuring access to

education (Liechtenstein);

136.206 Reject proposed Constitutional amendments and draft bills that seek

to reduce the age of criminal responsibility (Uruguay);

136.207 Continue to eliminate discrimination against children in street

situations and rural areas as well as children with disabilities and against other

minority groups and take all necessary measures to prevent abuse of their

vulnerabilities (Turkey);

136.208 Take all necessary measures to effectively eliminate the incidence of

child, early and forced marriage (Sweden);

136.209 Continue its efforts to provide the necessary assistance for vulnerable

groups, particularly persons with disabilities (Myanmar);

136.210 Pursue its commitment to ensure fully the respect of human rights of

persons with disabilities, namely that these persons enjoy an adequate standard

of living, including in rural areas (Portugal);

136.211 Continue its efforts to consolidate the rights of persons with

disabilities (Egypt);

136.212 Combat discrimination of any kind against persons with disabilities,

and take specific measures to improve the standard of living for such persons

(Islamic Republic of Iran);

136.213 Continue to reinforce the implementation of public policies regarding

persons with disabilities (Libya);

136.214 Continue its efforts on further strengthening the rights of women,

children and persons with disabilities (Mongolia);

136.215 Implement measures in support of enhanced participation of people

with disabilities in the workforce (Israel);

136.216 Continue its efforts to increase the level of employment of persons

with disabilities in the open labour market and take specific measures for

women with disabilities (State of Palestine);

136.217 Develop and implement policy to address child mortality,

malnutrition, health, education and access to sanitation, of indigenous people

(South Africa);

136.218 Adopt effective measures to support Indigenous Peoples, including by

ensuring food, health services, schools, and access to sanitary services and by

creating conditions for higher incomes (Russian Federation);

136.219 Continue to promote the rights of communities of African descent, in

particular children’s rights (Senegal);

136.220 Continue to improve procedures to ensure the rights of people of

African descent (El Salvador);

136.221 Ensure the equal access of Afro-Brazilians to poverty reduction

policies and social security benefits as a means of protection of their

fundamental rights (Botswana);

136.222 Continue proactive measures to promote rights of indigenous peoples

as well as of the Afro-Brazilian population and ensure their well-being

(Bangladesh);

136.223 Guarantee the constitutional rights of Indigenous peoples including

by ensuring the National Indian Foundation has the necessary resources to

carry out its work, particularly relating to the demarcation of Indigenous

lands, and take measures to conclude investigations into all killings of

Indigenous Peoples (Canada);

136.224 Ensure that indigenous peoples and other minorities are protected

against all forms of discrimination (Philippines);

136.225 Establish mechanisms to eradicate stigma and discrimination against

indigenous groups and ethnic minorities, including awareness-raising among

public officials, accountability and redress mechanisms (Mexico);

136.226 Ensure that the rights of indigenous people and respect of the

environment and biodiversity are taken into due consideration in economic

activities (Holy See);

136.227 Strengthen coordination between the Brazilian Institute of the

Environment and Renewable Natural Resources and the Brazilian National

Indian Foundation (Maldives);

136.228 Take measures to combat violence and discrimination against

indigenous peoples (Togo);

136.229 Establish and implement a clear procedure for free, prior and

informed consultation that would ensure full participation of indigenous

peoples in the decision-making process regarding any major project impacting

on their way of life (Republic of Moldova);

136.230 Guarantee adequate consultation and full participation of indigenous

peoples in all legislative and administrative measures affecting them, protect

indigenous people including indigenous human rights defenders from threats

and attacks, and protect their land rights, in particular by strengthening

protection programmers, completing pending land demarcation processes and

providing adequate funding and capacity to the Indian National Foundation

(FUNAI) (Germany);

136.231 Continue its efforts to establish effective consultation processes with

indigenous communities with respect to any project that may affect the land or

livelihoods of indigenous peoples (El Salvador);

136.232 Ensure an effective consultation process with indigenous peoples in

all decision-making that might affect them (Estonia);

136.233 Ensure indigenous peoples adequate consultation as well as full

participation in all legislative or administrative measures affecting them

(Iceland);

136.234 Ensure that indigenous peoples are protected from threats, attacks

and forced evictions (Norway);

136.235 Continue to invest in poverty alleviation policies and to ensure more

effective and targeted implementation, so as to reduce social and economic

inequality, in particular for rural populations and indigenous peoples

(Singapore);

136.236 Adopt an effective plan of action for the demarcation of indigenous

lands and provide the necessary financial resources to ensure an effective policy

for the protection of the rights of indigenous peoples and to prevent land-

related conflicts (Switzerland);

136.237 Continue its process of demarcation of indigenous lands (Peru);

136.238 Take necessary measures to resolve and prevent conflicts related to

land issues and to complete the land demarcation processes deriving from

Article 231 of the 1988 Constitution (France);

136.239 Speed up through executive action the processes of demarcation and

protection of the lands of indigenous peoples and protect their respective rights

(Cabo Verde);

136.240 Advance with the agenda for the indigenous peoples’ right to free,

prior and informed consent (Norway);

136.241 Strengthen human rights protection mechanisms for Indigenous

Peoples, with special attention to ensure the human rights of indigenous girls

and boys (Paraguay);

136.242 Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy on fighting

discrimination and marginalization of indigenous peoples (Republic of

Moldova);

136.243 Continue efforts aimed at fostering inclusive social dialogue with all

ethnic groups in Brazilian society (Holy See);

136.244 Implement the recently approved new Migrants Law and its human

rights perspective on the migration issue (Timor-Leste);

136.245 Implement the new Migrants Law fully (Greece);

136.246 Expand government-funded resettlement services to newly arrived

refugees and ensure a right to an adequate standard of living through the

establishment of a National Plan of Local Integration (Canada).

137. All conclusions and/or recommendations contained in the present report reflect

the position of the submitting State(s) and/or the State under review. They should not

be construed as endorsed by the Working Group as a whole.

Annex

Composition of the delegation

The delegation of Brazil was headed by H.E Luislinda Dias de Valois Santos and

composed of the following members:

• Fernando Simas Magalhães, Ambassador, Undersecretary General for Political

Affairs, Europe and North America of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

• Maria Nazareth Farani Azevêdo, Ambassador, Permanent Representative,

Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations Office and other International

Organizations in Geneva;

• Maria Helena Guimarães de Castro, Deputy Minister of Education;

• Marco Pellegrini, Special Secretary for the Rights of the Person with Disabilities;

• Juvenal Araújo Junior, Special Secretary of Policies for the Promotion of Racial

Equality;

• Claudia Vidigal, National Secretary for the Rights of Children and Adolescents;

• João Lucas Quental Novaes de Almeida, Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of

Brazil to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva;

• Pedro Luiz Dalcero, Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United

Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva;

• Pedro Marcos de Castro Saldanha, Minister, Head of the Human Rights Division of

the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

• Nicola Speranza, Secretary, International Advisor, Ministry of Cities;

• Maria Auriana P. Diniz, International Advisor, Ministry of Education;

• Maria Inês Fini, President of the National Institute of Educational and Research and

Studies — INEP, Ministry of Education;

• Thereza de Lamare, Director, Department of Programatic and Strategic and Actions,

Ministry of Health;

• Carlos Eduardo da Cunha Oliveira, Counselor, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the

United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva;

• Durval Pereira, Secretary, Deputy Head of the Social Affairs Division of the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

• Nathanael de Souza e Silva, Secretary, Advisor, Department of Human Rights and

Social Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

• Cristina Vieira Machado Alexandre, Secretary, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the

United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva;

• Igor da Silva Barbosa, Secretary, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations

Office and other International Organizations in Geneva;

• Comarci Eduardo Moreaux Nunes Filho, Secretary, Advisor, Ministry of Foreign

Affairs;

• Victoria Balthar de Sousa Santos, Secretary, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the

United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva;

• Ezequiel Gerd Chamorro Petersen, Secretary, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the

United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva;

• Márcia Canário de Oliveira, Secretary, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United

Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva;

• Juliana de Moura Gomes, Secretary, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United

Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva;

• Pablo Ângelo Sanges Ghetti, Secretary, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United

Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva;

• Carlos Henrique Zimmermann, Secretary, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the

United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva;

• Clara Martins Solon, Secretary, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations

Office and other International Organizations in Geneva;

• Akemi Kamimura, Advisor, Special Secretariat for Human Rights;

• Leticia Antonio Quixadá, Advisor, Special Secretariat for Human Rights;

• Irina Abigail Teixeira Storni, Deputy Secretary for Institutional Articulation and

Thematic Actions of the Special Secretariat of Policies for Women;

• Kilvia Cristina Teixeira Carneiro, Advisor, Special Secretariat of Policies for

Women;

• Fabiana Arantes Campos Gadelha, Director of Thematic Policies of the National

Secretariat for the Rights of Children and Adolescents;

• Anderson José Sant’Anna de Oliveira, Advisor to the Special Secretary for the

Rights of the Person with Disabilities;

• Aydil Bezerra, Advisor, Ministry of Human Rights;

• Camila Costa Rabello, Advisor, Ministry of Human Rights;

• Marcia Pellegrini, Assistant to the Special Secretary for the Rights of the Person

with Disabilities;

• Mirtis Matsuura, Press Officer and Official Photographer, Ministry of Human

Rights;

• Bruna Elis da Silva Lopes, Advisor to the Special Secretary of Policies for the

Promotion of Racial Equality;

• Gabriela Cruz da Silva, Advisor to the Special Secretary of Policies for the

Promotion of Racial Equality.