A/HRC/10/82 Page 16 cited the national plan of action on human rights and international humanitarian law and the national education plan for human rights, and stated that the Government has made great efforts in preventing violence, safeguarding security and in the field of education. It asked about specific measures to demobilize armed groups, existing challenges and aspects in which it wished assistance from the international community. Noting that forced displacement is the most widespread violation of human rights in Colombia, it cited Government measures to tackle it, which have won extensive acknowledgement. It asked for elaboration on specific measures to prevent displacement. 49. The United Kingdom welcomed the emphasis given by the Government to human rights issues and noted the progress made. It recommended that the Government (a) deepen its engagement with and support for civil society actors, human rights defenders and minority groups, and ensure their safety, with specific mechanisms in place if necessary, including through supportive public statements on the important role they play in democracy; (b) increase its efforts to tackle poverty and give its attention to the most vulnerable groups in society, including indigenous groups; (c) continue to take measures to tackle the influence of illegal groups, including FARC, ELN and new and reforming armed paramilitary groups such as the Aguilas Negras, and that it does so while conforming to international humanitarian law. It called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by illegal armed groups. Welcoming the decision to dismiss military personnel as a result of recent extrajudicial killings and other crimes, it urged the Government to address the ongoing problem of human rights violations attributed to members of its armed forces, which have no place in a democratic society. The United Kingdom noted there were at least 3 million internally displaced persons in Colombia and, while welcoming measures taken, recommended that (d) efforts be increased to address this serious problem, which causes much suffering to the individuals, families and communities affected. It applauded the essential work of OHCHR and the International Labour Organization in Bogota and urged the Government to continue to offer strong support to them and to provide regular public assessments and updates for the implementation of recommendations made in successive United Nations reports on human rights. 50. The Republic of Korea congratulated Colombia on the recent progress in raising awareness of human rights and restoring security throughout the country. It joined OHCHR, the Committee against Torture and the Human Rights Committee in expressing concerns over the deep-rooted culture of impunity and violations committed against internally displaced persons and human rights defenders. It called on the Government to seek technical assistance and capacity-building in areas related to criminal justice and police training from the international community. It noted the sincere efforts to promote gender equality and eliminate discrimination against women through equal opportunities legislation, including the 2000 Quota Act, and requested information on national measures to protect the human rights of Afro-Colombian and indigenous peoples, including economic, social and cultural rights. 51. Belgium stated that the reports before the Council showed the legal framework for the protection of human rights functioned relatively well and noted the adoption of the new doctrine for the armed forces with regard to the protection of human rights. It expressed concern about numerous allegations of extrajudicial executions, forced disappearances, acts of torture and mistreatment of prisoners, and that human rights defenders, including trade union workers, continue to suffer seriously from the conflict. Belgium attached considerable importance to combating impunity, saying that to complete reconciliation and achieve lasting peace, it was crucial to guarantee independent, impartial justice. The Colombian Supreme Court plays a particularly important role, and Belgium expressed concern at statements which might call into