Statement by India during Interactive Dialogue at 4th UPR of Cameroon during the 44th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group (6-17 November 2023) delivered by Mr.K.S.Mohammed Hussain, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva on 14 November 2023
Thank you Mr. Vice President,
1. India warmly welcomes the delegation of Cameroon and thanks for its National Report.
2. We commend Cameroon for the recent ratification of several instruments, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
3. We take note that amendment of the Civil Code and the Family Code are underway while the Child Protection Code is nearing completion.
4. In the spirit of constructive engagement, we recommend Cameroon to:
a) Continue its efforts to lower the unemployment and underemployment rates.
b) Further strengthen the right to education to ensure free primary and secondary education.
c) Promote gender equality.
5. We wish the delegation of Cameroon all success.
I thank you.
