A/HRC/36/12 106. The State of Palestine welcomed the efforts to improve education and commended the steps taken to promote the rights of people with disabilities, including by developing a national action plan. 107. The Sudan welcomed the “green job creation” programme to protect the environment, as well as the accession to the ASEAN Convention against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, and the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189), of the International Labour Organization. 108. Sweden was concerned that 7.3 million women in the Philippines had an unmet need for modern contraceptives, as estimated by 2016 government data. 109. Switzerland was gravely concerned at reports indicating that many extrajudicial executions were being carried out and at the legislative steps under way to reintroduce the death penalty. 110. Thailand applauded the protection of vulnerable groups, the implementation of the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders (the Bangkok Rules), efforts to combat human trafficking and provide assistance to victims and the implementation of the “Freedom of information order”. 111. Timor-Leste noted the adoption of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act, the Food Staples Sufficiency Programme, the Sustainable Livelihood Programme and efforts to increase gender sensitivity in the courts. 112. Tunisia welcomed the accession of the Philippines to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the programmes to combat poverty. 113. Uganda was encouraged by the commitment to achieve inclusive growth under the Philippine Development Plan for 2017-2022 and the 10-point socioeconomic agenda. 114. Ukraine respected the commitment to international conventions and encouraged the Philippines to take measures to improve the human rights situation, including in the criminal justice system and in respect of the rights of children and persons with disabilities. 115. The United Kingdom expressed concern about the high death toll associated with the campaign against illegal drugs and about plans to reinstate the death penalty and to lower the age of criminal responsibility, among other things. 116. The United States of America stressed the importance of investigating the deaths associated with the counter-narcotics campaign. 117. Uruguay welcomed the efforts to protect victims of human trafficking and achievements in the fight against discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 118. Uzbekistan noted the accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 119. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the efforts in the fight against poverty and the campaign against illicit drugs. 120. Gabon praised the significant progress made in promoting and protecting human rights since the previous review. 121. Singapore commended the Philippines for its efforts to pursue social justice, achieve inclusive growth and reduce inequality. 122. In relation to violence against women, the delegation of the Philippines stated that guidelines had been issued at the village level for the establishment of points of contact where victims could go to receive immediate help. 123. The delegation of the Philippines reported that an inter-agency committee on children in armed conflict had been created in 2013. There was also a monitoring, reporting and response system for grave violations of children’s rights in situations of armed conflict. 9