E/C.12/GTM/CO/3
United Nations
Economic and Social Council
Distr.: General
9 December 2014
English
Original: Spanish
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Concluding observations on the third periodic report of
Guatemala*
1.
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights considered the third
periodic report of Guatemala on the implementation of the International Covenant on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (E/C.12/GTM/3) at its 52nd and 53rd meetings, held
on 18 November 2014 (E/C.12/2014/SR.52 and 53). At its 70th meeting, held on 28
November 2014, the Committee adopted the following concluding observations.
A.
Introduction
2.
The Committee welcomes the third periodic report of Guatemala, the core document
(HRI/CORE/GTM/2012) and the written replies to its list of issues
(E/C.12/GTM/Q/3/Add.1).
B.
Positive aspects
3.
The Committee welcomes the ratification by the State party in 2009 of the
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.
4.
The Committee also welcomes the adoption of the following legislation:
(a)
The Housing Act (2012);
(b)
The Act on Femicide and Other Forms of Violence against Women (2008).
5.
The Committee notes with appreciation that the State party has made significant
progress since its most recent interactive dialogue with the Committee in 2003, and also
notes with appreciation its determination to ensure that human rights and social inclusion
are key components of its policies. The Committee in particular welcomes:
(a)
The creation of the K’atun Nuestra Guatemala 2032 National Development
Plan (2014);
(b)
The creation of the Rural Development Cabinet (2013);
(c)
The establishment of the Ministry for Social Development (2012);
* Adopted by the Committee at its fifty-third session (10–28 November 2014).
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