A/HRC/31/8 82. As regards the independence of the judiciary, 20 years ago there had been no justice to talk about. Rwanda now had a judicial system which had been trusted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Also, the United States of America, Canada, Sweden, the Netherlands and Uganda were among the countries that had transferred persons to stand trial in Rwanda, having been satisfied that all such persons would receive a fair trial. 83. The Government appreciated the value of human rights defenders. They were free to report any cases of harassment, which would be promptly investigated. As regards trafficking in persons, the Government would continue to work with partners and international organizations to address that problem. On the issue of discrimination, the delegation stated that any sign of discrimination in political, economic or social discourse would be promptly addressed. 84. Rwanda had put a lot of focus and resources into ensuring the rights of vulnerable people, with the support of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Netherlands and Sweden. The Government was working to ensure health insurance for all. The delegation stated that the human rights action plan existed in draft form, and that it should be adopted and published by the end of the year. 85. The Batwa were Rwandans, as were all other ethnic groups in Rwanda. Rwanda had decided that the nationality of “Rwandan” was more important than having narrowly defined ethnic groups. Issues relating to child labour, child trafficking and the quality of education for children were all high priorities for the Government and would be addressed. 86. Uruguay welcomed the efforts made to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, and requested that Rwanda redouble efforts towards that objective. 87. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela commended Rwanda for the progress made in education, particularly access to universal primary education for the first 12 years of schooling, and welcomed the national policy for gender equality. 88. Albania commended Rwanda for the progress made in national legislation in relation to the rights to information and freedom of expression and association; the law on genocide ideology; and access to justice. 89. Algeria noted the progress made in the promotion of economic, social and cultural rights, and the advances in the areas of empowerment of women, protection of children, and the rights to education and to health. 90. Angola noted the strengthening of the capacity of the National Commission for Human Rights and independent agencies. It welcomed the legislative reform to update laws in line with the constitution and international standards. 91. Argentina congratulated Rwanda for the approval of law No. 54/2011 relating to the rights and protection of the child. It noted the adoption of laws to promote gender equality. 92. Armenia welcomed initiatives protecting the rights of the child, and the progress made in combating sexual violence. It appreciated the efforts to prevent genocide and the initiatives taken to combat corruption. 93. Australia commended Rwanda for development in the area of gender equality. It expressed concern over the restrictions on fundamental political freedoms. It urged Rwanda to ensure peaceful, timely, credible and transparent elections. 94. Austria commended the positive steps taken, in particular the reforms of the media law. It expressed concern over the narrow legal definition of journalists, the lack of 10