A/HRC/21/12 100. The Philippines has organized a council composed of Government and nongovernment organizations, including the organizations of Internet service providers to ensure effective implementation of the Anti-Child Pornography Law. 101. The Philippines has adopted a National Strategic Framework for Action to End Violence against Children with a 3-year Action Plan that includes the organization of a national network to monitor its implementation. 102. Iraq commended the Philippines’ action with regard to implementation and noted the Social Contract with the Filipino People and the Human Rights Action Plan 2007-2012, as well as the adoption of the Magna Carta of Women and the Anti-Child Pornography Law. Iraq made recommendations. 103. Ireland noted the adoption of the Anti-Torture Act and hoped that the Commission on Human Rights would be strengthened, as recommended by the Convention against Torture. However, it remained concerned about reports of arrest, detention and intimidation of human rights defenders. Ireland made recommendations. 104. Japan commended the measures taken against torture and extrajudicial killings, in particular with regard to building the capacity of Government officials, but noted that political killings continued to be a significant human rights issue. It applauded the progress made in combating human trafficking. Japan made recommendations. 105. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic congratulated the Philippines for its achievements in attaining political stability, equality and social justice and encouraged it to strengthen its cooperation with the United Nations, international organizations and all stakeholders to overcome remaining constraints and challenges and to ensure the fulfilment of the rights of its citizens. 106. Latvia appreciated the invitation issued to the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, but noted that several requests by other mandate holders had not yet been accepted. It commended the efforts undertaken to combat human trafficking, but was concerned by the number of women and children trafficked for sexual exploitation and forced labour. Latvia made recommendations. 107. Liechtenstein, while welcoming initiatives taken, referred to reported concerns about the prevalence of corporal punishment of children and the increasing number of cases of domestic violence. It welcomed the Philippines’ ratification of the Rome Statute. Liechtenstein made recommendations. 108. Madagascar noted with satisfaction the Philippines’ ratification of several international human rights instruments. It underlined that follow-up and implementation in priority areas, with regard to human rights deserved to be supported and further fostered. Madagascar made a recommendation. 109. Malaysia was pleased with the creation of several new laws on women’s and children’s rights. It also noted the serious efforts undertaken towards poverty eradication, social and economic development and meeting the basic needs of the poor and other vulnerable groups. Malaysia made recommendations. 110. Mexico hoped that the full implementation of the Rome Statute would be carried out as soon as possible. It also asked about the measures taken to ensure the participation of persons with disabilities in the development and implementation of the policies and programmes related to their interests. Mexico made recommendations. 111. Qatar valued the national policies and strategies adopted by the Philippines to combat trafficking in persons and its cooperation at the regional and international levels to eradicate this phenomenon. Qatar made recommendations. 13