UK Statement at Madagascar's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Thank you, Mr Vice President,
The United Kingdom thanks Madagascar for setting out its efforts to protect human rights. We urge the government to implement the new code of work, and to provide clarification that the work code also covers child labour.
We urge the government to ensure that all children have access to free primary and secondary education and to strengthen children's rights and fair living conditions.
We recommend:
Improve the quality and accessibility of services in health centres by applying free primary care, eradicating discrimination against the poor, lowering the price of medicine, and increasing the number of hospitals, health centres and health staff working in childcare.
Implement a registration and identification process of children who are effectively homeless and to strengthen existing laws to protect them from further exploitation.
Strengthen women's economic empowerment and strengthen support for victims of sexual abuse.
Thank you.
