A/HRC/26/16 violence to restrict that right. It noted progress towards achieving the MDGs relating to child mortality and maternal health. Canada made recommendations. 59. Chad noted the accession of Cambodia to most international human rights instruments and that it had cooperated with OHCHR and the treaty bodies. It welcomed the efforts to ensure the population’s enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights. Chad made a recommendation. 60. Chile welcomed the ratification of, and accession to, a number of human rights treaties and the enactment of legislation to improve the legislative and institutional framework. It encouraged Cambodia to step up its actions in that regard. Chile made recommendations. 61. China appreciated the efforts made to implement the previous recommendations and congratulated Cambodia on the early achievement of the MDGs relating to gender equality, child mortality, maternal health, combating HIV/AIDS and establishing global development partnerships. It welcomed the ratification of international instruments. China made recommendations. 62. Colombia commended the efforts Cambodia to combat human trafficking, such as the national action plan for the period 2011–2013, and the action to implement CRPD and the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of AntiPersonnel Mines and on their Destruction (Ottawa Treaty). Colombia made recommendations. 63. The Congo noted that Cambodia had strengthened its cooperation with the treaty bodies and had recently adopted a new Criminal Code and legislation on fighting corruption and the implementation of the Civil Code. It encouraged the continuation of efforts to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights. 64. Croatia welcomed the legislative improvements to ensure the better protection of persons with disabilities, the ratification of CRPD, CPED and OP-CEDAW. It was concerned by recent reports of attacks on activists, union members and journalists. It made recommendations. 65. Cuba welcomed the ratification of CRPD and CPED and the adoption of the Strategic Plan for Education designed to ensure universal access to education and make improvements to the curriculum. It commended the action plan to eliminate the worst forms of child labour and to improve workplace safety. Cuba made recommendations. 66. The Czech Republic noted that, despite its previous recommendations, freedom of expression in Cambodia had deteriorated. It was concerned about recent crackdowns on peaceful protesters, which had resulted in several deaths. It made recommendations. 67. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea noted that Cambodia had made considerable progress in human rights, especially in implementing recommendations accepted during the UPR first cycle. It encouraged it to continue with its positive efforts. It made recommendations. 68. Denmark was seriously concerned about restrictions on freedom of expression and violence towards, and arrests of, protesters. Legislation and practices should be consistent with ICCPR. It welcomed the ratification of OP-CAT, but remained concerned at the failure to implement it effectively. Denmark made recommendations. 69. Djibouti congratulated Cambodia on all its achievements in the protection and promotion of human rights. It made recommendations. 9

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