123.13. Implement withdrawal of reservations on I CERD (Egypt); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Noted A13 Reservations B31 Equality & non-discrimination Affected persons: - general - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups 123.14. Consider the possibility of withdrawing its reservation to Article 4 of I CERD (Cuba); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Noted A13 Reservations B31 Equality & non-discrimination Affected persons: - general - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or groups 123.12. With regard to Article 16 paragraph 1 (g) of CEDAW, withdraw reservations from the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, especially in view of the modification of the Swiss naming rights and citizenship law which are foreseen to enter into force in January 2013 (Germany); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported A13 Reservations D6 Rights related to name, identity, nationality F12 Discrimination against women Affected persons: - women 123.11. Withdraw remaining reservation to CEDAW (Slovenia); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Noted A13 Reservations F12 Discrimination against women Affected persons: - 123.7. Withdraw remaining rese rvations to the CRC (Slovenia); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Noted A13 Reservations F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection Affected persons: - general - children 123.8. Withdraw its reservations to article 10, paragraph 1, of CRC (Uruguay) Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 A13 Reservations F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection Affected persons: - children 123.9. Withdraw its reservations to Article 37 (c) of CRC (Uruguay) Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Noted A13 Reservations F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection Affected persons: - children 123.10. Withdraw its reservations to Article 40 of CRC (Uruguay); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 A13 Reservations F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection Affected persons: - children Theme: A22 Cooperation with treaty bodies
123.24. Establish anti-discrimination ombudsmen in each of its cantons (Australia) Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Noted A44 Structure of the national human rights machinery B31 Equality & non-discrimination Affected persons: - general - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups 123.25. Extend the mandate of the Federal Commission to deal with complaints of racism and inci tement to xenophobia (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Noted A44 Structure of the national human rights machinery B32 Racial discrimination Affected persons: - general - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups 123.26. Strengthen further the powers of the Federal Commission against Racism in line with the Council of Europe ’s recommendations (Australia); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 A44 Structure of the national human rights machinery B32 Racial discrimination A28 Cooperation with international mechanisms and institutions Affected persons: - general - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups Theme: A45 National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) 123.17. Further develop its institutional and rights infrastructure, including the appointment of a federal ombudsperson (Bulgaria); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported A45 National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) Affected persons: - general 123.18. Undertake measures in conformity with the Paris Principles regarding the Swiss Centre of Expertis e in Human Rights (Bulgaria); Increase efforts to develop the Swiss Resource Centre for Human Rights into a national human rights institution in compliance with the Paris Principles (Malaysia); Convert the Swiss Resource Centre for Human Rights into a wholly independent national human rights institution, in compliance with the Paris Principles, when the pilot project ends in 2015 (New Zealand); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported A45 National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) Affected persons: - general
123.19. the necessary measures to convert the Swiss Resource Centre for Human Rights into a national human rights institution in compliance with the Paris Principles, giving it a broad human rights mandate (Slovenia); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported A45 National Rights Institution (NHRI) Affected persons: - general 123.20. Consider establishing a national human rights institution in compliance with the Paris Principles (Poland); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported A45 National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) Affected persons: - general 123.21. Establish an independent national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles (Russian Federation); Establish a National Human Rights Institution in compliance with the Paris Principles (Greece); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported A45 National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) Affected persons: - general 123.23. Establish ombudsmen federal mechanisms in compliance with the Paris Principles, ensuring their full independence from the State, and adjust those which currently exist to these principles (Nicaragua); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Noted A45 National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) Affected persons: - general 123.22. Establish a national human rights institution with a broad mandate and sufficient financial and human resources, in accordance with th e Paris Principles (Uruguay); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported A45 National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) A63 Budget and resources (for rights implementation) Affected persons: - general A53 Professional training in human rights 123.44. Promote continuous training on human rights for police officers (Nicaragua); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported A53 Professional training in human rights Affected persons: - general - law enforcement / police officials Theme: A54 Awareness raising and dissemination
123.40. Pay more attention to monitoring and combatting violations of the rights of religious and national minorities, including through the possible development of corresponding programmes which would take into account the ethno-cultural traditions of migrants, and, at the same time, help their integration in the Swiss society (Russian Federation); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination D42 Freedom of thought, conscience and religion G4 Migrants G1 Members of minorities Affected persons: - general - migrants - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups 123.39. further anti-discrimination measures, including implementing the Council of Europe’s recommendation for Switzerland to adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation and prohibit discrimination regarding employment and accommodation in civil matters (Australia); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Noted B31 Equality & non-discrimination E31 Right to work A42 Institutions & policies - General A41 Constitutional and legislative framework A28 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and institutions Affected persons: - general 123.73. Take firm measures against discrimination in all forms and in particular that against foreign women (Viet Nam); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination F12 Discrimination against women Affected persons: - general - 122.15. Promote inter-ethnic dialogue and tolerance, particularly at the cantonal and communal levels (Poland); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11 - Para. 123 Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination G1 Members of minorities Affected persons: - general - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups 122.7. Complement the efforts in the of the integration of foreigners with an active commitment to fighting discrimination (Ecuador); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11 - Para. 122 Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination G4 Migrants A42 Institutions & policies - General Affected persons: - migrants - non-citizens 122.13. Continue its efforts to ensure a better integration of foreigners in the Swiss society (Angola); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11 - Para. 122 Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination G4 Migrants A42 Institutions & policies - General Affected persons: - general - migrants - non-citizens
122.44. Increase its efforts to carry out campaigns on the negative effects of violence against children, especia lly corporal punishment (Iran (Islamic Republic of)); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11 - Para. 122 Supported F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection A42 Institutions & policies - General A54 Awareness raising and dissemination D25 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment Affected persons: - children Theme: F33 Children: protection against exploitation 122.43. Take the measures necessary to amend the Penal Code in such a way that the use of a child between 16 and 18 for prostitution is prohibited (Greece); Take measures to amend the Criminal Code to forbid the involvement of children from age 16 to 18 in prostitution (Uzbekistan); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11 - Para. 122 Supported F33 Children: protection against exploitation A41 Constitutional and legislative framework Affected persons: - children Theme: F34 Children: Juvenile justice 123.80. Protect minors and ensure that imprisonment of minors is separated from imprisonment of adults (Uzbekistan); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 F34 Children: Juvenile justice D26 Conditions of detention Affected persons: - children - persons deprived of their liberty Theme: G1 Members of minorities 122.17.Continue the policy of protection of national minorities and promotion of religious tolerance (Armenia) Source of position: A/HRC/22/11 - Para. 122 Supported G1 Members of minorities D42 Freedom of thought, conscience and religion Affected persons: - general - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or groups 122.20. Continue its policy to improve the lives of certain categories of persons belonging to minorities, such as the “travellers” (Burundi); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11 - Para. 122 Supported G1 Members of minorities E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general Affected persons: - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups - non-citizens 122.46. Strengthen public policies so that children from disadvantaged backgrounds and foreign origin may enjoy the best possible level of education (Paraguay); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11 - Para. 122 Supported G1 Members of minorities E51 Right to education - General Affected persons: - children - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups G4 Migrants
122.18. Address the situation of migrants and travellers (Bangladesh); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11 - Para. 122 Supported G4 Migrants Affected persons: - migrants - non-citizens 123.42. Increase efforts designed to reinforce mutual understanding between the migrant communities and Swiss society in general (Turkey) Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported G4 Migrants Affected persons: - migrants 122.16. Continue measures for the implementation of effective migration policies (Armenia); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11 - Para. 122 Supported G4 Migrants A42 Institutions & policies - General Affected persons: - migrants 123.56. That the Federal authorities take a closer interest in ensuring that the concerns of irregular migration are handled at the cantonal levels with similar empathy, in a manner consistent with the spirit of international human rights and humanitarian law (Nigeria); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported G4 Migrants A42 Institutions & policies - General Affected persons: - migrants 122.19. Ensure protection of refugees, migrants and members of their families, including their social integration in line with international standards (Belarus); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11 - Para. 122 Supported G4 Migrants A42 Institutions & policies - General G5 Refugees & asylum seekers Affected persons: - refugees & asylum seekers - general - migrants 123.55. Take more active measures to decrease the level of unemployment of migrants, particularly among women and young people (Russian Federation); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Supported G4 Migrants E31 to work A42 Institutions & policies - General F12 Discrimination against women Affected persons: - migrants - - youth 123.57. Provide teaching of the mother-tongue to migrant children more effectively, with improved cooperation with the Suisse communal authorities (Turkey); Source of position: A/HRC/22/11/Add.1 Noted G4 Migrants E51 Right to education - General E7 Cultural rights Affected persons: - children - migrants