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
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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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