A/HRC/14/5 18. The national curriculums have incorporated principles of sustainable development. A new environmental administration paradigm is being promoted by the Government in order to mitigate social, economic and environmental risks related to natural disasters. 19. A total of 8,305 families have benefited from funds supporting the development of housing projects, while 8,153 families that were victims of the 2001 earthquake received new housing. Moreover, 41,047 families affected by Hurricane Stan and the eruption of the Ilamatepec volcano received property titles. 20. President Funes acknowledged that the victims of serious human rights violations committed during the armed conflict have the right to truth, justice and reparation, and recognized the importance of memory in guaranteeing that such acts would not be committed again. He also recognized the responsibility of the State and apologized for the serious human rights violations perpetrated by public officers. A commission has been established to propose to the President reparations for the victims. 21. In November 2009, the Institute for the Integral Development of Children and Adolescents launched a process for building a national policy aimed at the protection of those groups. It was a first step in identifying the most relevant problems affecting them. 22. The Government is committed to following the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and will encourage Congress to discuss the possibility of ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination against Women. The delegation also referred to the national plan to prevent and eradicate domestic violence and explained measures aimed at combating violence against women and sexual aggression against girls. 23. El Salvador recognizes the existence of indigenous peoples, in particular the NahuaPipiles, the Lencas and the Cacaopera. 24. In 2005, a Vice-Ministry for Foreign Affairs for Salvadorians Abroad was established. The new Administration intends to reinforce consular protection of the human rights of its citizens abroad, as well as respect for the human rights of foreigners in the national territory. Since 2008, there has been a national policy aimed at eradicating the trafficking in persons. 25. The delegation also described the State’s policies and institutional frameworks aimed at persons with disabilities, the elderly and persons with HIV/AIDS. 26. It concluded its presentation by referring to the Government’s new approach to penitentiary administration, which, inter alia, encourages the participation of civil society in seeking solutions to overcrowding and other common problems. The penitentiary academy plans to provide human rights education for all personnel. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 27. A number of delegations thanked the Government of El Salvador for its comprehensive national report, its inclusive preparation and its presentation. Some delegations also welcomed the positive steps taken by the country to consolidate the peace accords and the rule of law. Many States noted the importance of the 2009 presidential elections and recognized the commitment of the new administration to the promotion and protection of human rights. 28. Algeria welcomed the efforts made by El Salvador to consolidate peace and to promote human rights and to ensure that the events of the past will not be repeated. Algeria also welcomed the country’s efforts to combat poverty, as a result of which a number of 5