A/HRC/34/12 Republic of Moldova Human Rights Dialogue held its meetings in an enlarged format, with the participation of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Council of Europe, and served also as a platform for active and transparent participation by civil society in tackling issues pertaining to human rights and freedoms. 30. The delegation stated that there were difficulties in engaging in a constructive dialogue with the Transnistrian region on different human rights matters, due to reasons beyond the control of the Moldovan authorities. It stated that the central Government was committed to identifying the possibilities for implementation of the recommendations of the Hammarberg Report. 31. The delegation stated that the Republic of Moldova was fully engaged with continuing its efforts to promote human rights policies in the social sectors, where policies still needed further development, and noted that this would require dedication. The Government highly appreciated the engagement of civil society and considered it as an active partner and evaluator where the implementation of human rights policies was concerned. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 32. During the interactive dialogue, 75 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 33. Norway was concerned about prison conditions and reports of police mistreatment and torture. It noted that judicial independence remained a challenge and that increased transparency was essential in order to reduce corruption. Norway noted reports of journalist self-censorship out of fear of reprisals. 34. Pakistan welcomed the ratification of human rights instruments, the enactment of domestic laws, the adoption of the strategy on inclusive diversity and the action plan for Roma. It appreciated the work of the national councils for persons with disabilities and for children. 35. Panama praised the efforts made by the Republic of Moldova to strengthen its regulatory and institutional human rights framework, and its measures to tackle statelessness, trafficking in persons and violence against women. It was concerned about the deep ethnic, religious, linguistic and gender divisions in the country. 36. Paraguay referred to the legislation on the Office of the Ombudsman and on equality, and noted that discrimination had been criminalized. It welcomed efforts to address minority rights and the issues of statelessness and national languages. 37. Peru welcomed the adoption of the national plan of action on the inclusion of Roma and the adoption of the strategy on inclusive diversity. 38. The Philippines was concerned about the suspension of ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families and of other human rights treaties. It urged the Government to promote effective access to education and to combat absenteeism and dropping out of school by Roma children, especially girls. 39. Poland acknowledged the efforts to comply with the recommendations accepted during the first review cycle. 40. Portugal praised the fight against corruption, particularly in the justice sector. It welcomed the strengthening by the Republic of Moldova of the legislative framework and practice for combating torture. 6