Institutional and Policy Measures Promoting Human Rights
9. The Commission commends the following institutional measures in the
promotion and protection of human rights:
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National Advisory Committee on Gender Based Violence.
Inter-Ministerial Committee to monitor human trafficking and smuggling
of migrants in Namibia.
10. The Commission commends the adoption of the following policies to
guarantee human rights:
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The National Development Plan (2013-2017)
The National Plan of Action on Gender Based Violence (GBV) 2012-2016;
The National Health Policy Framework (2010 - 2020);
The Revised National Gender Policy (2010-2020);
The National Strategic Framework (NSF) for HIV and AIDS Response
2010/11 -2015/16;
The National Sanitation Strategy 2010-2015
The “Education for All (EFA)” National Plan of Action of 2001-2015
Legislative Measures Promoting Human Rights
11. The Commission commends Namibia for the enactment of the
following laws, among others, to guarantee human rights:
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Employment Service Act No 8 of 2011;
Correctional Service Act No 9 of 2012;
Prevention and Combating of Terrorist Activities Act No 12 of 2012; and
Rules of the High Court of Namibia, under Section 9 of the High Court
Act, Act No 16 of 1990
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
12. The Commission commends:
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The programmes implemented which are focused on
resettlement, sustainable livelihood support programmes,
education, land, income-generating initiatives and
empowerment programmes for formerly marginalized
communities;
Right to Health
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The National Health Policy framework 2010-2020 for the
planning and implementation of the national primary health
care including equity, inter-sectoral collaboration and
community participation;
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