A/HRC/14/7 85. Costa Rica noted that changes introduced in the new Constitution were important steps towards a more democratic and participative society with improved recognition of human rights. Making reference to reports of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, it expressed concern about the situation of violence against women, which could reach the level of femicide. Costa Rica made recommendations. 86. Malaysia acknowledged the leadership and the commitment of Bolivia, as well as the wide-ranging reforms aimed at enhancing the people’s enjoyment of all human rights. Malaysia indicated that it was encouraged by some of the positive results in that regard. Malaysia made recommendations. 87. Argentina highlighted the adoption of the new Constitution, which incorporated a wide range of human rights. It also referred to the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as domestic legislation, as well as its incorporation into the Constitution. Argentina made recommendations. 88. Bangladesh noted that the Constitution established free and compulsory primary and secondary education. Bangladesh applauded the implementation of programmes that had reduced maternal mortality and child malnutrition rates. Bangladesh made recommendations. 89. Nigeria acknowledged Bolivia’s efforts and the country’s commitment to promoting and protecting human rights. It also commended Bolivia for the invitation to OHCHR to open an office in the country. It noted that Bolivia had been the first country to incorporate the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into its national legislation. Nigeria made recommendations. 90. Lebanon welcomed the adoption of the new Constitution, as well as the national human rights action plan. Lebanon also noted with satisfaction the efforts being made by Bolivia to ensure freedom of expression and the enjoyment of cultural rights by indigenous peoples. Lebanon made recommendations. 91. Palestine noted the commitment demonstrated by Bolivia through the adoption of a new Constitution, which incorporated human rights. Palestine referred to strategies and policies aimed at the promotion of human rights, such as the national human rights action plan. Palestine made a recommendation. 92. In responding to additional questions, Bolivia clarified that it had implemented a public policy of transparency in administration. All citizens had access to public information within the framework of a policy of ethics, transparency and social control. Bolivia had been one of the first countries to volunteer to monitor the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Bolivia regretted that the judiciary had not assisted in the fight against corruption, since there were still some people accused of corruption who had evaded justice and declared themselves the targets of political persecution and were in countries that continued to protect them. This was due mainly to inaction by the judiciary. 93. Bolivia also referred to its efforts to guarantee access to universal health insurance for all, especially the native indigenous and peasant communities. It was implementing a new mode of medical attention and new policies in a participatory manner, responding to a multi-ethnic population, and was respectful of traditional medicine. It also relied on social movements to monitor transparency in the use of State resources. Moreover, Bolivia had the invaluable support provided by Cuba and its doctors. Bolivia had distributed 719 ambulances in rural areas, was creating a national company for generic medicines and had strengthened its fight against contraband altered medicine. 94. The Constitution recognized that education was free, including at the university level. Illiteracy had been eradicated last year, and Bolivia was currently implementing the 13