HIGHLIGHTS OF RESULTS UN Human Rights supports programmes to foster self-sufficiency of persons with disabilities in Mali. © UN Photo/Sylvain Liechti Enhancing equality and countering discrimination was tabled for discussion by the National Assembly at the end of the year. In addition, the Government of Panama adopted the Law to Establish the National Secretariat for the Development of Afro-Panamanians. A total of 61 per cent of national expected accomplishments were fully or partially achieved over the last four years, with varying levels of progress achieved in those that are remaining. In relation to national action plans, the National Action Plan against Racism of Nigeria, based on the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, was adopted and will be integrated into the National Action Plan on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, which is currently under review. In addition, the National Human Rights Action Plan of Sri Lanka for 2017-2021 contains specific action points to confront discrimination and promote equality. Moreover, the Government of South Africa launched public consultations in relation to the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance. Compliance of national laws, policies and institutions Following technical cooperation and other engagement with UN Human Rights, States implemented a number of legislative and institutional changes to tackle multiple forms of discrimination, including those based on race, gender, disability, ethnicity and sexual orientation. Ending racial discrimination In Tunisia, the technical committee established by the Government to develop a draft law on racial discrimination finalized the text, which is expected to be adopted in 2018. In Mauritania, the draft Law on Discrimination 16 UN HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2017 Some positive results were achieved in integrating the rights of indigenous peoples into national legal frameworks. For instance, the discussions for a friendly settlement agreement between the Government of Paraguay and the Ayoreo Totobiegosode People began in February 2017 and focused on their ancestral land rights, as well as the establishment of health and education programmes and the promotion and protection of other human rights. In November, the Government initiated the development of a draft agreement.

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