A/HRC/15/8 there had been increasing concern about the human rights situation of a large number of Somalis. It noted achievements in terms of promoting social and economic rights, in particular the right to education and health. Somalia made a recommendation. 68. Austria welcomed the de facto moratorium on the death penalty and legislative measures to reform the police and improve witness protection. It remained concerned at the wider context of the rule of law, including weak institutions, systemic corruption, police violence, an ineffective judiciary and acts of retaliation against witnesses cooperating with special procedures. Austria made recommendations. 69. Uruguay highlighted Kenya’s efforts in the area of human rights protection, including the adoption of Vision 2030. Uruguay encouraged Kenya to continue efforts to implement international human rights instruments. It appreciated the self-critical approach of Kenya to its record in protecting children’s rights and highlighted progress in refraining from the use of the death penalty. Uruguay made recommendations. 70. Singapore noted the challenges and constraints faced by Kenya, including with regard to poverty and inequality, governance, the rule of law and corruption. It was encouraged by the enhancement of the policy environment for advancing human rights, and it recognized Kenya Vision 2030. Singapore supported Kenya in capacity-building for development. It noted the National Cohesion and Integration Act 2008, aimed at addressing the problem of negative ethnicity. 71. Brazil welcomed efforts concerning the right to food. It highlighted the importance of measures like the integration of smallholder farming production with school feeding and the provision of credit and insurance for local producers, and inquired about challenges and required assistance. With respect to domestic violence, low complaint numbers and the absence of legislative provisions remained of concern. It proposed the establishment of specialized entities to protect women and the training of law enforcement officials on the investigation and prosecution of sexual violence against children, child prostitution and trafficking. Brazil made recommendations. 72. The Czech Republic expressed appreciation for Kenya’s participation in the universal periodic review. It acknowledged the existence of legislation prohibiting female genital mutilation. It made recommendations. 73. Germany, referring to the priority placed by Kenya on the swift resettlement of internally displaced persons, noted the lack of access to basic rights and services for hundreds of displaced, and requested information about Kenya’s plans to address the situation. It made recommendations. 74. France inquired about the objectives of mechanisms created to overcome the impact of the 2007 electoral violence. It was concerned that those responsible for electoral violence had not been identified and that many witnesses and human rights defenders had been killed. It expressed concern about the delay in establishing a credible ad hoc local tribunal. France welcomed progress regarding women rights. However, violence and discrimination against women, in particular female genital mutilation, remained widespread. France made recommendations. 75. Azerbaijan noted with satisfaction that Kenya was party to almost all core human rights instruments and was considering accession to the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of all Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. It welcomed the adoption of the Kenya Vision 2030 programme. Azerbaijan made recommendations. 76. Japan hoped that the voting in the public referendum on the recently adopted draft constitution would take place in a fair manner. It noted that, during the violence following the 2007 election, more than 1,000 people had been killed and many displaced. Japan hoped 10