A/HRC/23/9 strengthening the democratic process and the rule of law, expanding civil liberties and improving the protection of human rights. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 29. During the interactive dialogue 74 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 30. Djibouti congratulated Burundi on the quality of its national report. It commended efforts for the promotion of human rights, in particular the adoption of a law in 2010 for the creation of a national human rights institution. Djibouti made recommendations. 31. Egypt noted the review conducted by Burundi to bring legislation into conformity with the principals of human rights. New provisions in the Criminal Code addressing the protection of children, the crime of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, torture and rape were welcomed. Egypt made recommendations. 32. Ethiopia expressed its appreciation of the progress in poverty reduction, protection of women and children and improvement in prison conditions. It asked for additional information on the efforts to promote democracy, good governance, poverty reduction and empowerment of women. 33. France thanked Burundi for the presentation of its national report and congratulated it on the progress that had been made in several areas in the field of human rights. It made recommendations. 34. Germany noted that despite the progress made, the human rights situation in Burundi still raised concerns. It made recommendations. 35. Guatemala noted the establishment of the NIHRC as well as the creation within the police of the Directorate-General for Civil Protection. It took note of the ratification process of several human rights instruments. Guatemala made recommendations. 36. The Holy See acknowledged efforts for peace and national reconciliation, the NIHRC, the ratification of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction, women’s participation and the Child and Family Department. It made recommendations. 37. Hungary welcomed the legislative efforts of Burundi as well as the NIHRC. It raised concerns about impunity regarding political killings and torture; sexual violence; and the criminalization of same-sex relations. It made recommendations. 38. Indonesia commended several measures, including on women’s representation in decision-making bodies and on education, in particular a programme aimed at promoting girls’ education and eradicating dropout. It noted the National Health Development Plan. Indonesia made recommendations. 39. Ireland welcomed the NIHRC and the abolition of the death penalty. It expressed its regret that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission had not been established by 2012 and that the establishment of a special tribunal had stalled. It noted concerns about the intimidation of journalists and human rights defenders. Ireland made recommendations. 40. Japan commended the progress made on the rule of law, good governance, and gender equality. It expressed its appreciation of the high percentage of women represented in the National Assembly and in Cabinet posts, but also expressed concern about cases of violence against girls in schools. Japan made recommendations. 6 GE.13-12565