A/HRC/34/12 practices in growth and education. The deinstitutionalization of children remained a priority. 65. Turkmenistan welcomed the efforts to strengthen the legislative, institutional and policy mechanisms for the protection of human rights. It commended the country for its adoption of the Law on Youth and for aligning its national laws with its international treaty obligations. 66. Ukraine commended the Republic of Moldova on the strengthening of its legislative framework and practice for combating torture and on its implementation of the National Human Rights Plan 2011-2014. It noted that an improved, fully independent judicial system was crucial to protecting and promoting human rights in all areas. 67. The United Kingdom urged the Government to undertake reforms for the protection of vulnerable groups, to make further progress in addressing violence against women and to strengthen unity between all ethnic and cultural groups. It encouraged the alignment of national legislation with the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 68. The United States of America noted recent law reforms, including prosecutorial reforms and reforms relating to judicial independence, but was concerned about deficiencies in the justice sector, which harmed efforts to combat human trafficking, domestic violence and hate crimes. It urged continued efforts to protect the rights of individuals, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 69. Uruguay welcomed the establishment of a national human rights action plan. It was concerned about complaints of torture and ill-treatment and urged the Government to fully comply with the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. 70. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the enactment of the law to guarantee equality, which covered all forms of discrimination. It noted that the action plan for supporting the Roma population maintained the commitment to promoting the social inclusion of Roma. 71. Afghanistan valued the endeavours to implement the recommendations received during the first review cycle and commended the Republic of Moldova for ratifying international human rights instruments. 72. Albania commended the revision of the National Human Rights Action Plan 20112014, and the ratification of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the Convention against Torture. 73. Algeria commended the appointment of an Ombudsman, and the National Human Rights Action Plan and the Plan for Justice Sector Reform. It encouraged the Government to ratify the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. 74. Argentina highlighted the approval of a strategy for child protection for 2014-2020, which included measures to prevent and combat violence against children. It regretted the lack of progress on ratifying international human rights conventions, since the first review. 75. Armenia welcomed the adoption of policies and legislative measures to promote the rights of national minorities and the universal right to education. It noted the law on the rehabilitation of victims of crimes, aimed at protecting victims of trafficking, and the opening of an emergency placement centre for victims and potential victims of child trafficking. 76. Australia commended the expansion of community-based services, and the training to normalize the inclusion of persons with disabilities. It welcomed strong anti-corruption 9