UNITED NATIONS CRC Convention on the Rights of the Child Distr. GENERAL CRC/C/15/Add.58 7 June 1996 Original: ENGLISH COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD Twelfth session CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES UNDER ARTICLE 44 OF THE CONVENTION Concluding observations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child: Guatemala 1. The Committee considered the initial report of Guatemala (CRC/C/3/Add.33) at its 306th to 308th meetings (CRC/C/SR.306-308), held on 3 and 4 June 1996, and adopted* the following concluding observations: A. Introduction 2. The Committee expresses its appreciation to the State party for its report and its replies to the Committee’s list of questions as well as for the information provided on the most recent measures taken to implement the Convention. 3. The openness of the State party’s high-level delegation in acknowledging the problems, difficulties and challenges facing the State party in implementing the principles and provisions of the Convention is highly appreciated. The Committee expresses its appreciation to the State party for engaging in a constructive dialogue and for its willingness to take into account the recommendations made by the Committee. B. Positive factors 4. The Committee welcomes the steps taken to secure a durable peace within Guatemala, particularly by enhancing the enjoyment of human rights, including * At the 314th meeting, held on 7 June 1996. GE.96-16943 (E)