Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 49th Session (28 April - 9 May 2025): 4th UPR of Guinea Bissau - Statement delivered by Ms. Anupama Singh, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India, [Geneva, 02 May 2025] Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 49th Session (28 April - 9 ..

Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 49th Session (28 April - 9 May 2025): 4th UPR of Guinea Bissau - Statement delivered by Ms. Anupama Singh, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India, [Geneva, 02 May 2025]

Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 49th Session (28 April – 9 May 2025): 4th UPR of Guinea Bissau – Statement delivered by Ms. Anupama Singh, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India [Geneva, 2 May 2025]

Mr. President

India warmly welcomes the distinguished delegation of Guinea Bissau and thanks the delegation for presenting the National Report.

2. We commend the progress made by Guinea Bissau since its third UPR. 

3. We recommend the following to Guinea Bissau:

  1. Continue taking efforts to mitigate, adapt and respond to impacts of climate change.

  2. Continue cooperation with the United Nations and other relevant Organizations to enhance national legislations and ensure their alignment with international human rights standards.

  3. Continue strengthening mechanisms to combat all kinds of violence against women, including female genital mutilation.

We wish Guinea Bissau the very best.

I thank you, Mr. President.

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