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Official Corruption and Government Transparency
"According to the World Bank's worldwide governance indicators, government corruption (is) a severe problem." In fact, it's "widespread in all branches and at all levels of government." However, few are held accountable.
Governmental Attitude Regarding International Nongovernmental Investigation of Alleged Violations of Human Rights
"The Chamber of Deputies and Senate (have) human rights committee(s)." However, neither published any reports or introduced relevant legislation.
Discrimination, Societal Abuses and Trafficking in Persons
No law prohibits discrimination with regard to race, gender, disability, language or social status. Moreover, trafficking in various forms is rampant, especially affecting women and children. Rape is also a major problem, notably in quake affected areas. Women are mostly unprotected, on their own, and extremely vulnerable.
Persons with Disabilities
Laws don't protect hundreds of thousands of physically, emotionally or mentally disabled persons. In fact, only 3% of disabled children have access to schools.
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