A/HRC/10/82 Page 15 targeted groups such as human rights defenders, community leaders, journalists and trade unionists. Commending the efforts to address the particular situations of women, children and indigenous groups, Canada noted that these groups continue to be the most affected by the conflict. It recommended that Colombia (e) continue to work constructively with the United Nations on the implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism of Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) on children and armed conflict; (f) address gender-based violence more broadly, in the spirit of Security Council resolution 1820 (2008) on women, peace and security; and (g) follow up on the recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples in 2004. Canada noted that Colombia has one of the most progressive constitutions of any country, reflective of its commitment to the protection of human rights, the rule of law, equality and justice, and commended its efforts towards these ends. 46. Malaysia noted that, despite the challenges and daunting obstacles, more could be done, and recommended (a) considering extending the network of Government services for the delivery of socio-economic and development aid to rural areas. It recommended that Colombia (b) continue its efforts in seeking to break the linkages between elements of the armed forces, State security forces and illegal paramilitary groups; (c) take stronger measures to address the problem of organized crimes and drug trafficking, in particular, to focus on the link between drug trafficking and trafficking in women and girls; and (d) accept the recommendation of the Committee on the Rights of the Child that Colombia seek technical assistance from, inter alia, OHCHR and UNICEF, in areas including juvenile justice, rehabilitation, repatriations, police training and the social reintegration of demobilized child soldiers and child victims of landmines. 47. Azerbaijan congratulated Colombia on the comprehensive methodology adopted in the review process, particularly the use of a webpage to conduct consultations. It stated that the approach clearly demonstrates the Government’s will to comply with its human rights obligations, noting, inter alia, its standing invitation to all mandate-holders. It should be borne in mind that Colombia has suffered from internal armed conflict over decades and that illegal armed groups involved in drug trafficking and associated with local and international networks of organized crime continue to affect negatively the human rights situation. It welcomed the Government’s efforts to demobilize the illegal armed groups and to protect the public, and noted the progress made. It also noted the steps taken against torture and enforced disappearances, particularly the creation of the emergency search mechanism for missing persons, the establishment of a commission for the search for missing persons comprising Government and civil society entities, and the adoption of the human rights and humanitarian law policy by the Ministry of Defence in line with the recommendations of OHCHR to guide the police and army during operations. It encouraged Colombia to ratify the Convention for the Protection of all Persons against Enforced Disappearance and asked about further measures the Government envisages to ensure the practical implementation of legal processes in this field. It noted that Colombia has a comprehensive policy to fight impunity and noted with satisfaction the programmes and strategies to improve women’s and children’s human rights, as well as progress in education and combating poverty. It recommended that Colombia (a) continue its efforts to ensure the protection of all human rights defenders and reporters and welcomed the Protection Programme of the Ministry of the Interior with the involvement of civil society and an increased budget. It also asked for information on measures taken to combat human trafficking, especially in women and girls. 48. China expressed appreciation for the State’s efforts to adopt a presidential human rights and humanitarian law programme and for setting up human rights departments in ministries. It