The UPR Adoptions at the 59th Session of the HRC: key highlights

During the working group, Angola received 283 recommendations, accepted 209 and noted 74. The accepted recommendations concern access to health, education, protection of vulnerable groups, sustainable development, environmental protection, the fight against corruption, poverty and human trafficking, as well as the implementation of a national plan on business and human rights. The delegation also presented three social programs on development strategies for 2030 and 2050. 

Bolivia accepted 254 of the 275 recommendations received, and noted 21, following national consultations with various ministries and civil society. The accepted recommendations concern the fight against racism and discrimination, access to and independence of the judiciary, the fight against corruption, the protection of indigenous peoples and peasants, the fight against violence against women, access to health care, the defense of democratic space and the elimination of exceptions to underage marriage. Bolivia has also made a voluntary commitment to adopt a national action plan on women, peace and security.

Of the 196 recommendations received, Bosnia and Herzegovina accepted 184 and noted 12. The delegation summarized the human rights situation in the country in the light of the UPR recommendations, and in particular addressed the following issues: the prohibition of discrimination, the rights of people with disabilities, LGBT people, the elderly, the fight against hate speech, education for all, and transitional justice. The country acknowledged the difficulties it faces, including persistent inequality and discrimination, segregation in education, and the influx of migrants. 

Egypt accepted 265 of the 343 recommendations it received during its review. The difficulties faced by the country due to the increase in the number of refugees and asylum seekers as a result of the crises in the region were mentioned. Legislative amendments were presented, covering topics such as civil society, detention, asylum, the judiciary, the death penalty, the rights of women, children, disabled people, and the right to health and social protection. In addition, a database containing all the recommendations addressed to Egypt by the treaty bodies has been created, in cooperation with the OHCHR.

El Salvador accepted 150 out of 228 recommendations, and noted 78. The accepted recommendations relate to cooperation with human rights mechanisms, institutional consolidation, promotion of equality and non-discrimination, among others. In its speech, the delegation also explained the reasons why certain recommendations were noted. 

Fiji accepted 86% of the recommendations received, i.e. 181 out of 209. During the adoption of its report, the country responded to points raised during the working group and presented the progress made since the January review, particularly in the following areas: gender-based violence, environment and climate change, and ratification of international instruments. As an ocean State, Fiji has recognised the important link between the oceans and climate change, and has recently ratified the High Seas Treaty. The country has called on States to continue their support by providing resources and technical assistance to facilitate the implementation of the recommendations.

The Gambia accepted 273 recommendations and noted 36 out of the 309 received. The delegation highlighted some of the main advances since the January review in the following areas: transitional justice, the fight against corruption, treaty obligations, the NHRI, access to justice, health and education, empowerment of women, people with disabilities, climate change, and the establishment of a Permanent National Reporting and Monitoring Mechanism (NRMM). As a small developing state, Gambia renewed its appeal to the international community to support the reforms underway.

During its review last January, Iran received 346 recommendations, accepted 142 and noted 204. The delegation discussed the geopolitical situation, as well as its criteria for accepting recommendations, namely the degree of priority, compatibility and feasibility of the recommendations. Progress was reported in areas such as children's rights and the rights of religious minorities.

The Iraqi delegation received 263 recommendations during its review last January, of which 181 were accepted and 82 were noted. The major challenges facing the country were addressed, particularly in the security and economic fields. The State reaffirmed its determination to make progress in consolidating the principles of justice and responsibility, expanding the area of freedom, empowering vulnerable groups and strengthening transparency in the construction of the State and its institutions.

In adopting its report on the 4th UPR cycle, Italy announced that it had accepted 295 of the 340 recommendations received during its review in January. The accepted recommendations cover a range of issues, including the rights of women, people with disabilities, the fight against all forms of intolerance and discrimination, education for all, the inclusion of migrants, the fight against human trafficking, refugees and statelessness. The country's response has been coordinated through the National Mechanism for Implementation, Reporting and Monitoring (NMIRF) and the Interministerial Committee for Human Rights (CIDU), based on national consultations.

The Kazakhstan delegation announced that it had accepted 259 of the 294 recommendations received during the UPR Working Group. During its statement, the delegation took stock of developments in the human rights situation in the country since January 2025. Progress has been made in the following areas: labor legislation, the fight against discrimination, and the protection of the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups. Kazakhstan is also committed to fostering a safe and enabling environment for CSOs, recognizing their essential role in promoting human rights and sustainable development.

Of the 235 recommendations received during Madagascar's UPR Working Group, 178 were accepted and 10 noted. The recommendations that received the country's support concern, among other things, the NHRI, changing the age of criminal responsibility to 14, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, HRDs, removing exceptions to underage marriage, education, gender equality, gender-based violence, banning corporal punishment in all circumstances, people with disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers. The economic and social difficulties facing the country as a result of Covid-19, regional conflicts and climate change were also highlighted. 

San Marino accepted 79% of the recommendations received during its review, i.e. 104 out of 132. The recommendations supported address issues such as the creation of an NHRI and the fight against discrimination. The delegation also explained its position on some of the recommendations noted. It also pointed out the challenges involved in implementing the recommendations, as a small state with a small administration. 

Slovenia accepted 217 of the 254 recommendations received during its review. The delegation provided additional information on certain recommendations, which have already been implemented or are in the process of being implemented, covering the following themes: ratification, gender equality, combating trafficking in human beings, non-discrimination, migrants, combating corruption, protection of journalists, NGOs, human rights, the situation in prisons, education, health and the environment. The country also voluntarily undertakes to submit a mid-term UPR report.