A/HRC/13/6 United Nations human rights instruments and the invitation extended to the special procedures. 9. Belgium welcomed the constitutional enshrinement of fundamental rights and the establishment of the Ombudsman institution. It noted that the lack of statistical data undermined a definition of effective strategies for human rights purposes. When strategies were designed, they were not accompanied by implementation plans, financial resources or appropriate evaluation mechanisms. It also noted that the State structures remained weak and were often marked by corruption, lack of transparency and effectiveness, lack of training of officials and interference of political authorities in the judiciary and administrative matters and lack of implementation of judicial decisions. Belgium made recommendations. 10. Egypt commended Albania’s achievements in combating trafficking in human beings, and efforts made in protecting children’s rights, including combating child labour. Egypt asked for further information on progress made and lessons learned related to protection of children’s rights and feedback on how measures on combating child labour work. Egypt made recommendations. 11. Algeria, noting the adoption of the national strategy for gender equality and domestic violence for 2007-2010 and of the law on measures against domestic violence in 2006, enquired about tangible results of the implementation of these measures. It referred to the fight against smuggling and trafficking of persons as a constant concern for Albania and welcomed the adoption of a comprehensive legal framework, the establishment of institutions for the care and rehabilitation of victims, the formulation of strategies and action plans and tangible results such as the dismantling of more than 200 groups. Algeria made recommendations. 12. Canada welcomed recent amendments to the criminal code reinforcing protection for children and a law on gender equality aimed at increasing the representation of women in public life. It noted that protection of women against domestic violence and protection of children against exploitation remained weak and that challenges remained in combating human trafficking. It further acknowledged Albania’s efforts to consolidate property rights. It also noted that important challenges remained and more work was required in the area of prison reform. While welcoming the plan to improve the living conditions of Roma and to address challenges related to their employment, education and housing, Canada noted that greater efforts at implementation were required. Canada made recommendations. 13. France enquired about measures undertaken by Albania to improve equality between men and women in political as well as in professional life, and to end torture and arbitrary detentions reported by the Human Rights Council and several non-governmental organizations. France also asked the Albanian delegation about concrete results of the implementation of national strategies to promote gender equality and combat domestic violence and discrimination against Roma. France made recommendations. 14. Turkey appreciated the consistent efforts of Albania towards the establishment of democratic institutions and the steady progress in the field of human rights. It noted the adoption of the National Strategy for Children for 2005-2010 and its action plan, and the establishment of the Inter-ministerial Committee of Children’s Rights in 2007. In relation to the establishment of the National Council on Disability Issues in 2005, Turkey enquired whether Albania considered becoming a party to the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. It encouraged Albania to maintain its human rights-related efforts, particularly in the field of gender equality and prevention of child labour. Turkey made a recommendation. 15. Brazil enquired about (a) the main steps taken and the shortcomings identified by Albania regarding economic, social and cultural rights, especially in the areas of 5