obligations related to ensuring respect for the rights of refugees in the country, reports aver that refugees involved in economic activities face intimidation from immigration or customs officers. Land Rights 38. The Commission welcomes the first Liberian Land Rights Policy of 2013, which clearly defines the various categories of land and the accompanying rights and responsibilities, but is concerned with reports of increasing land and property disputes which have given rise to confrontation between different ethnic groups, especially following the civil war. Right to Work and Favourable Conditions of Work 39. While commending Liberia's legislative and policy framework to ensure the right to employment of its population, the Commission is concerned with the high levels of unemployment, especially amongst the youth, excombatants and internally displaced persons. 40. The Commission welcomes the passing into law of the Decent Work Bill in April 2014, but is interested to know the measures taken by Liberia to ensure that human rights, including the right to favourable conditions of work, are central in the undertaking of investments/businesses, especially by foreign companies involved in the extraction of natural resources. Right to an Adequate Standard of Living and Access to Resources 41. A large number of the population does not enjoy food security, and there is limited access to safe drinking water. There is a high rate of maternal and neonatal mortality, the majority of births are not attended by skilled health personnel, women in general have limited access to health services, and there is lack of awareness about HIV/AIDS among the population, and increasing lack of access to treatment and care for people living with HIV/AIDS. 42. The Commission is concerned that most infrastructure and basic services are located in Monrovia and other urban centres, which reinforced disparity in living standards between rural and urban areas. Sources further indicate the existence of a wide gap separating the AmericoLiberian upper class from the remainder of the Liberian population in the distribution of resources and services. Right to Education 43. The Commission welcomes the legislative and policy measures taken by Liberia to improve the access and quality of education, but is concerned with reports which indicate that almost 50% of the Liberian population is illiterate, and that gender and rural/urban differences pose serious problems in accessing education. The Commission regrets the insufficiency of schools, especially in rural areas, to cater for school-aged 8

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