A/HRC/24/12 Trafficking and the 2011 National Policy on Child Development and the national policy on education. 41. The Sudan welcomed human rights promotion in Bangladesh and in particular separation of the judiciary and the executive, as well as policies aiming at empowering women and eradicating child labour. 42. Sweden urged Bangladesh to improve women and girls’ situation. It noted extrajudicial killings and torture by security forces. It encouraged Bangladesh to restrain the use of force by the police during political manifestations. 43. Switzerland was preoccupied with a number of cases of forced disappearance and extrajudicial executions, as well as the situation of minorities. It also expressed its opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances. 44. Thailand welcomed Bangladesh’s efforts to address human rights, particularly of vulnerable and marginalized groups, but urged it to address religious and cultural intolerance. Thailand commended progress in improving children’s and women’s health. It welcomed the commitment to cooperate with international human rights mechanisms. 45. Tunisia encouraged Bangladesh to accelerate the process of making its national human rights institution in conformity with the Paris Principle and address a standing invitation to the mandate holders of the Human Rights Council, among others. 46. Turkey acknowledged the improvement of living standards, the rule of law and women’s empowerment, along with economic and social developments. It welcomed human rights national legislation and policies, the National Human Rights Commission, and cooperation with international human rights mechanisms and in combating human trafficking and terrorism. 47. Turkmenistan welcomed Bangladesh’s efforts to strengthen its legislative, institutional and policy mechanisms to protect human rights. It commended the efforts to bring its national legislation in line with international obligations. 48. Ukraine commended Bangladesh’ progress in strengthening the human rights protection and promotion, particularly measures to promote women’s rights and their involvement in public life. 49. The United Arab Emirates commended the fight against poverty, implementation of plans to provide health care, to create jobs, and to secure food, drinking water and sanitation. It noted the establishment of electronic administration to reach out to remote areas. 50. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, while noting that more progress could be done on civil and political rights, called on Bangladesh to ensure that the International Crimes Tribunal meet international legal standards, and also ensure the Rohingya’s human rights. It urged to refrain from excessive use of force in dispersing demonstrations. 51. The United States of America commended promotion of women’s participation in Government and the National Human Rights Commission acknowledgment that all individuals – including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals – should be protected from discrimination. While appreciating Bangladesh’s willingness to address workers’ safety and rights, it urged it to improve workers’ conditions. It was concerned by political violence and impunity in the security forces. 52. Uruguay noted the ratification of the Rome Statute, the establishment of the International Crimes Tribunal, the strategy to combat corruption and the National Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking. 7