5. The Report highlights developments which have taken place in the
country in the area of promotion and protection of human and peoples’
rights, and the legislative, administrative and judicial measures put in
place to comply with the country’s obligations under the African Charter
as well as other relevant regional and international human rights
instruments.
6. The Commission appreciates the presentation of the Report by the highlevel delegation from Namibia, and the constructive dialogue that
followed the presentation.
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 identified in the Report and information given during
presentation of the Report. Finally, the Commission makes
recommendations to the Republic of Namibia 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.
II.
POSITIVE ASPECTS
The Commission notes a number of positive aspects in Namibia’s efforts
towards the fulfilment of its obligations under the African Charter.
Reporting Obligation
8. The Commission:
i.
Welcomes the efforts made by the State Party in preparing and
presenting its report and commends the Republic of Namibia for its
frankness in the Report and during the constructive dialogue as well
as its commitment to implementing the provisions of Article 62 of
the African Charter.
ii.
Commends
Namibia
for
implementing
some
of
the
recommendations of the Commission issued on the Combined
Periodic Report and also providing an update on the level of
implementation of the said recommendations.
iii.
Welcomes further the efforts made in reporting for the first time on
the implementation of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human
and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo
Protocol).
Appreciates the representation of relevant stakeholders during the
process of preparation of the Report, including government agencies
and Ministries and the Non-Governmental Organisations Forum
(NANGOF).
iv.
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