2. Views expressed by member and observer States
of the Council on the review outcome
358. Algeria commended Indonesia on its cooperation and commitment to promote and protect human rights and address the complex challenges it faces in this respect. Algeria thanked Indonesia for its transparent participation and genuine dialogue, which shows its commitment to progress in its human rights obligations. It is a responsibility to create a conducive atmosphere to support the Government in doing so. Indonesia’s willingness to accept the universal periodic review recommendations based on the mutually reinforcing recommendations of treaty bodies, special procedures and civil society contribute to the effectiveness of the universal periodic review. Algeria noted Indonesia’s acknowledgement of the need to continue human right training and education for security and law enforcement officials as well as the ongoing efforts to protect women and children. In line with the National Plan of Action, Algeria commended Indonesia on its willingness to work towards acceding to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the
Rights of the Child on involvement of children in armed conflict, for empowering a vibrant civil society, for involving national human rights institutions in the ongoing consultation and for involving the civil society in this process until the next universal periodic review.
359. Tunisia congratulated Indonesia for the determination it showed in the promotion and protection of all human rights and for the measures taken to follow up on recommendations of the Working Group, as well as for identifying challenges in the promotion and protection of human rights. It encouraged Indonesia to follow up on its efforts to promote and protect human rights.
360. Qatar noted the cooperation and measures taken to promote and protect human rights. In the midst of the ongoing reform process, Qatar greatly appreciates Indonesia’s commitment to continue its efforts in the field of human rights and to face the complex challenges. In line with the objectives of the universal periodic review and General Assembly resolution 60/251, there is a collective responsibility to support Indonesia’s efforts to fulfil its commitments. The recommendations of the Working Group supplement the recommendations made by the treaty bodies. Qatar encouraged Indonesia to continue to search for proper means to implement the recommendations and focus on education and training in human rights, particularly for law enforcement officials, as well as its efforts to protect rights of women and children. Qatar further called on all to provide appropriate assistance to Indonesia to implement recommendations of the Working Group.
361. Pakistan noted that the reform process has brought many important and commendable changes in the human rights structure, and that the challenges are complex but the determination of Indonesia to fight them is noteworthy. The universal periodic review mechanism envisages a comprehensive and collaborative approach to dealing with individual human rights situations, and Indonesia should be encouraged to implement its human rights obligations taking into account the recommendations of treaty bodies and special procedures. Pakistan noted that it is important that security and law enforcement officials receive training in human rights law and the implementation of human rights standards, particularly relating to the protection of women and children. Pakistan appreciates the acknowledgement of challenges and resolves to overcome them. It will continue to deepen its bilateral cooperation with Indonesia.
362. The Islamic Republic of Iran expressed its appreciation to Indonesia for the commitment to further progress in its efforts to promote and protect human rights and to address its complex challenges. It also commended Indonesia on its strong commitment and positive approach to the universal periodic review, and noted the common responsibility to create a conducive atmosphere to support the Government’s endeavours to continue progressing towards the implementation of its human rights obligations. There was a need to focus on continued human rights training and education for, inter alia, security and law enforcement officials as well as on ongoing efforts to protect women and children.
363. Bahrain welcomed positive steps taken by Indonesia within the reform process, which reflects its unceasing efforts to promote and protect human rights. The universal periodic review must be cooperative, aimed at enabling the State under review to promote and protect human rights in a better way. Bahrain noted the common responsibility to create an enabling
environment aimed at progress. Bahrain noted that recommendations included the need or training and education in the field of human rights and commended Indonesia on its efforts regarding women and children. Bahrain also appreciated the transparent and open method in expressing continuing challenges.
364. The universal periodic review process has enabled Cuba to learn first hand from the experience and challenges of Indonesia and appreciates the additional information provided at the present meeting. In order to correctly assess results achieved, it is necessary to take into account the specific situation of the country. Indonesia is a developing country which must deal with challenges in terms of resources. The efforts developed in this context are thus even more worthwhile. Indonesia has implemented its national plan of action, and highlighted the priority given to eradicate poverty and the promotion and protection of the rights of women and children. Cuba noted the substantial progress made regarding civil and political rights, especially regarding strengthening democracy, as well as economic, social and cultural rights, regarding particularly education and employment. Indonesia’s performance shows the importance of protecting the human rights of its people, which should be applauded. Indonesia has shown political determination.
365. The Syrian Arab Republic has listened with interest about the steps taken regarding the recommendations made to promote and strengthen human rights in the framework of the universal periodic review. Important steps have been taken in promoting and strengthening all human rights while preserving the specificities of cultural diversity and religious tolerance, and the Syrian Arab Republic commended Indonesia on these steps, which should not go unnoticed.
366. Azerbaijan noted that the reform process is still ongoing, and expressed appreciation for the commitment of Indonesia to further progress in making efforts to promote and protect human rights and to address its challenges. It also took due note of consultations conducted with representatives of civil society and national institutions, and was encouraged by continued efforts to publicly disseminate and discuss the universal periodic review and the national report with representatives of civil society at the local level in the provinces. Azerbaijan shared the need to focus on the inclusion of the crime of torture in the new draft criminal code, the continued human rights training and education for security and law enforcement officials, as well as measures directed towards protecting women and children.
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