iv.
The introduction of coordination measures to incorporate all the activities
outlined at the different levels of planning concerning environmental
management: (i) the finalisation of PANE II; (ii) the integration of
environmental issues in the major policies and development strategies (rural
sector strategy, national food security strategy, energy sector strategy, social
protection policy, targeted projects to address poverty...); (iii) the
implementation of the project dubbed Mauritania Poverty-Environment
Initiative (2014-2017).
Return of Mauritanian refugees
26. The Commission commends the steps taken by Mauritania in repatriating 24.536
Mauritanian refuges in Senegal, distributed across 118 sites in five (5) Wilayas and
consisting of 5817 families characterized mainly by the following measures :
i.
The signing of a Tripartite Agreement on 12 November, 2007 between
Mauritania, Senegal and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees
(HCR) for the return of Mauritanian refugees in Senegal under which
Mauritania had the responsibility to welcome the returnees by guaranteeing
their safety, dignity and reintegrating them into the economic and social fabric
of the country.
ii. The establishment by the State of a satisfactory mechanism to ensure organized
voluntary repatriation and their integration into the economic and social fabric
of the country.
iii. Establishment of a National Refugee Assistance and Integration Agency
(ANAIR) in 2008 with the aim of conducting and ensuring that repatriated
persons are welcomed and integrated.
iv.
The ongoing preparation of an asylum law with the support of the UNHCR.
Persons with Disabilities
27. The Commission commends Mauritania for the different legislatives and
administrative measures taken in respect of the rights of persons with disabilities,
namely:
i.
Adoption of legislative measures:
- The enactment of implementing laws of Order 43/2006 on the promotion
and protection of the following persons with disabilities:
- Decree No. 2013-129 defining the condition/characteristics of people with
disabilities and the determination of measures for the prevention of
disabilities.
- Decree No. 2010-222 of 20 October, 2010 establishing a Multisectoral
National Council responsible for the promotion of persons with disabilities
and Order No. 61/2013 on the appointment of members of the Council.
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