A/HRC/14/7 75. The Republic of Korea congratulated Bolivia on the adoption of the new Constitution. It asked about plans to ensure the conformity of legislation and practices with the Constitution, as well as about measures to raise awareness among the people of Bolivia about the spirit enshrined therein. The Republic of Korea made recommendations. 76. Switzerland referred to the “native indigenous campesino justice” and to the effectiveness of the ordinary justice system. It also cited reports that criticized the functioning of the judiciary bodies. In addition, it noted that women’s rights were being increasingly affected by the increases in insecurity and violence. Switzerland congratulated Bolivia on the standing invitation extended to the special procedures. Switzerland made recommendations. 77. Poland noted with appreciation the adoption of the new Constitution, which recognized children and adolescents as holders of rights, and encouraged Bolivia to strengthen the overall legal framework for the protection of children. It also made reference to concerns expressed by the Committee on the Rights of the Child with regard to the trafficking in and exploitation of children and adolescents, and asked Bolivia about steps that it intended to take to address that issue. Poland made recommendations. 78. Iraq appreciated the efforts made by Bolivia in preparing its national report, which reflected its commitment to human rights. Iraq asked about the judicial mechanisms that helped women to protect their rights in Bolivian society, and about the role of civil society organizations in protecting those rights. 79. Angola congratulated Bolivia on its efforts to promote economic, social and cultural rights, as well as on the legislation regulating the freedom of the press, which took into account the limits set by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It also noted Bolivia’s efforts to promote the pacific coexistence of the people and respect for diversity. Angola made a recommendation. 80. Paraguay asked about the principal challenges related to the consolidation of the human rights of indigenous peoples, in particular with regard to the right to education, adequate housing, food and health services. Paraguay welcomed the progress made in the implementation of social policies and congratulated Bolivia on having extended a standing invitation to the special procedures. 81. China expressed appreciation for the national report and the adoption of a new Constitution and a national human rights action plan. China asked about the progress achieved and the obstacles faced by Bolivia in implementing the national plan against poverty. 82. Guatemala referred to important steps taken with a view to recognizing the rights of indigenous peoples. However, it noted that the problem of discrimination and racism persisted and asked about the status of the draft law to prevent and eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Guatemala also asked about the content and the expected timeline for the adoption of the draft national plan for children and adolescents. Guatemala made a recommendation. 83. Ecuador made reference to the recognition of cultural diversity. While noting persistent problems regarding the legal framework for the protection of children and juvenile justice, it welcomed the adoption of the national human rights action plan. It also welcomed the financial efforts made to implement social programmes and the extension of a standing invitation to special procedures. 84. Latvia noted that Bolivia had ratified most of the international human rights treaties and that, in general, it was engaged in a good level of cooperation with the United Nations human rights mechanisms and OHCHR. It welcomed the announcement made by Bolivia that it would extend a standing invitation to all special procedures of the Council. 12