A/HRC/32/14 45. The delegation stated that the Child and Family Welfare Bill would be presented at the first sitting of Parliament in 2016 and that legislation against corruption was currently being drafted. The delegation explained that the anti-corruption legislation and the legislation to protect whistle-blowers were expected to be presented to Parliament within its next two sittings. 46. The delegation was pleased to report that the overdue periodic reports under the Convention on the Rights of the Child had received Cabinet approval and would soon be submitted to the Committee. The process for ratifying the Optional Protocols relating to the sale of children and armed conflict was gaining momentum. 47. Regarding the strengthening of the gender equality framework, a new economic empowerment strategy was launched to increase women’s access to economic opportunities. The policies on gender and elimination of violence against women were currently under review. Solomon Islands committed to strengthening its border security by reviewing the Immigration Act so that it covers transnational crimes. 48. Australia appreciated the efforts made since the previous universal periodic review, including reforms to ensure voter confidence and participation in the 2014 election. It welcomed the outreach efforts by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, which have increased the reporting of sexual and gender-based violence to the police. Australia remained concerned that Solomon Islands was a source and destination country for people trafficking, while recognizing its long-standing abolition of the death penalty. 49. Benin appreciated the progress made by Solomon Islands in the implementation of various recommendations from the previous review, including the use of the biometric voter registration for the 2014 election, the constitutional reform process and the drafting of legislation for the protection of children. It encouraged Solomon Islands to pursue efforts to harmonize national legislation with international human rights instruments and in relation to the sustainable management of natural resources. 50. Brazil appreciated the adoption of the Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Policy. It encouraged the stepping up of efforts to further promote the full realization of economic, social and cultural rights, particularly the rights to adequate housing, safe drinking water and sanitation, including through international cooperation. Brazil welcomed the adoption of the Family Protection Act, but remained concerned about the high rate of violence, including sexual violence, against women and girls. Brazil encouraged the promotion of women’s human rights, particularly through human rights education and awareness-raising. 51. Canada acknowledged Solomon Islands’ renewed commitment to passing the Child and Family Welfare Bill and encouraged consultations with all stakeholders for its prompt adoption and implementation. Canada recognized the steps taken towards establishing an independent national human rights institution, including through a provision in the 2014 draft federal Constitution and encouraged the establishment of such an institution. 52. Chile welcomed the delegation and valued the content of the national report which sets out progress made in the area of human rights. 53. Cuba highlighted the adoption of legislation to combat domestic violence as an important achievement for the protection of women and children. It recognized improvements made in the norms and standards of the correctional services and the efforts made to address climate change. It recognized progress made in the area of the right to health, to which Cuba had contributed. Cuba urged the international community to continue to support Solomon Islands. 54. Cyprus commended the measures taken by Solomon Islands to implement its international human rights obligations. In particular, it welcomed the enactment of the 9