Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 39th Session (1-12 November 2021) : 3rd UPR of Greece - Interactive Dialogue, delivered by Mr. S. Senthil Kumar, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India [Geneva, 01 November 2021] Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 39th Session (1-12 November ..

Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 39th Session (1-12 November 2021) : 3rd UPR of Greece - Interactive Dialogue, delivered by Mr. S. Senthil Kumar, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India [Geneva, 01 November 2021]

 Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 39th Session (1-12 November 2021) : 3rd UPR of Greece - Interactive Dialogue, delivered by Mr. S. Senthil Kumar, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India [Geneva, 01 November 2021]

 

Madam President,

India warmly welcomes the delegation of Greece and thanks the delegation for their comprehensive presentation.

  1. We take note and commend Greece on the adoption of National Action Plan on Rights of persons with Disabilities, National Action Plan Against Racism and Intolerance, and National Action Plan on Rights of Child.
  2. In the spirit of constructive cooperation, India makes the following recommendations to Greece:

(a) take necessary measures to adopt a comprehensive approach to preventing and addressing violence against women in all its forms;

(b) Continue to strengthen measures in implementing the legislation pertaining to gender discrimination at workplace;

(c) take further steps to promote equal opportunities for marginal communities in education and employment.

  1. We wish the delegation of Greece all success in its review.

Thank you, Madam President.