A/HRC/21/13 60. Togo noted with satisfaction the programmes for human rights training, efforts to strengthen further the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights, and the organization of civil society forums by the National Economic and Social Council. Togo made recommendations. 61. Turkey commended Algeria on conducting its legislative elections in a peaceful and calm atmosphere. It acknowledged the high number of women elected and noted the importance of a strong role for women in society. Turkey made recommendations. 62. Uganda noted Algeria’s continued engagement with the United Nations treaty bodies and procedures. It also welcomed Algeria’s enhanced cooperation with OHCHR. It commended the criminalization of torture and highlighted Algeria’s high ranking by UNDP in human development. Uganda made recommendations. 63. United Arab Emirates welcomed Algeria’s measures to promote human rights and to implement the UPR recommendations. It commended its approach in enforcing the rule of law and good governance; incorporating human rights in its legislative framework; and the achievements regarding women, children, health and education. It made one recommendation. 64. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed legislation to improve women’s participation in public life and the Government’s interaction with religious groups, but noted concerns about the implementation of religious laws at local level. It also noted that domestic legislation was not in conformity with international human rights obligations regarding freedom of association and expression. It asked when the Government would facilitate Special Rapporteur visits. It made recommendations. 65. The United States of America commended Algeria on partially lifting restrictions on freedom of assembly, but was concerned by remaining restrictions on civil society organizations under the revised Law on Associations and about continued restrictions on free assembly. It was further concerned by reports that many incidents of violence against women were insufficiently investigated and prosecuted. It made recommendations. 66. Uruguay welcomed progress made towards achieving the MDGs, legislation introducing quotas for women in legislative and local elections and the criminalization of trafficking in persons, human organs and migrants in the Criminal Code. It noted that corporal punishment was prohibited in schools. It welcomed the signing of the CED. Uruguay made recommendations. 67. Uzbekistan welcomed positive steps by Algeria to develop human rights in the educational, health and social security system, the media and in the area of women’s rights. It underlined Algeria’s good cooperation with OHCHR. It asked what measures had been adopted to achieve further progress in the development of inclusive education for persons with disabilities. 68. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) highlighted the significant progress made by Algeria in social expenditure and human development. It welcomed Algeria’s policy on women’s rights to ensure their full participation in the country’s development and decisionmaking processes. It noted the reforms of the national health system and improvements in education and school enrolments. It made recommendations. 69. Viet Nam commended Algeria on progress made on political, legislative and institutional reform, the extension of rights and freedoms, the recent parliamentary elections and the lifting of the state of emergency. It appreciated measures adopted to combat poverty, provide free education and health care, achieve the MDGs and improve the human development index. Viet Nam made recommendations. GE.12-14978 9