UPR 41 – Netherlands
Statement by Portugal
Gracias Presidente.
Portugal warmly welcomes the High level delegation of The Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Portugal commends the appointment of a National Coordinator against Discrimination and Racism as well as a National Coordinator on Combating Antisemitism.
In the spirit of constructive dialogue, Portugal recommends The Netherlands to:
- conclude the ratification process of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights;
- strengthen measures to combat segregation and discrimination in schools and address inequalities in educational attainment for children from ethnic minorities and migrants;
- intensify efforts to eliminate stigma in mental health services, including for migrants, in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Portugal wishes The Netherlands a successful UPR review.
Thank you.