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legislative, administrative and other measures put in place to comply with the
country’s obligations under the African Charter.
7.
The present Concluding Observations give an account of the positive aspects, the
factors restricting the enjoyment of human rights and the areas of concern based on
the content of the Report and information given during presentation of the Report.
Finally, the Commission makes recommendations to the Republic of Mozambique on
measures needed to strengthen the enjoyment of human rights as guaranteed by the
African Charter, as well as other relevant regional and international human rights
instruments.
8.
The Commission reiterates the conclusions and recommendations stated in its
Reports of Promotion missions to Mozambique, which were undertaken in 1997,
2000, 2001 and 2010.
9.
The Commission commends the Delegation for its frank and constructive dialogue
during the presentation of Mozambique’s Second Periodic Report, and for the
additional information provided regarding the concerns raised by Members of the
Commission.
II.
POSITIVE ASPECTS
The Commission:
10.
Commends the efforts made by Mozambique in preparing and presenting its
periodic report in accordance with the provisions of Article 62 of the African
Charter;
11.
Notes that Mozambique has ratified or acceded to most of the relevant regional and
international instruments on the promotion and protection of human rights,
including:
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The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child;
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the
Establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Protocol
on the African Court);
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against
Women;
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women;
The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading
Treatment or Punishment (the Convention against Torture);
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights;
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