A/HRC/15/8 responsibility and to introduce alternative means of juvenile detention. Mexico made recommendations. 59. Malaysia noted that Kenya had endeavoured to undertake wide-ranging institutional and administrative reforms to promote and protect human rights. It referred to the development agenda and Vision 2030, aimed at a democratic and free society, and noted Kenya’s readiness to work with human rights mechanisms. Malaysia made recommendations. 60. Slovenia commended Kenya for the adoption of the proposed constitution and cooperation with the International Criminal Court. Slovenia expressed concern about the reported excessive use of force by police, systematic discrimination against women, the absence of legislation regarding violence against women, the continuation of the practice of female genital mutilation, and large numbers of street children. It asked about measures taken to end impunity and promote gender equality and non-discrimination. Slovenia appreciated the high school enrolment rate. Slovenia made recommendations. 61. Ireland welcomed Kenya’s commitment to cooperating with the International Criminal Court, noting concerns regarding the protection of witnesses and human rights defenders. It inquired about intentions to make the de facto moratorium on the death penalty a legal moratorium. Access to education remained of concern, despite free primary education. Information was sought about programmes concerning children with special needs. Ireland made recommendations. 62. Netherlands noted that Kenya was facing human rights challenges. It inquired about measures to address the perceived gap between policy and practice in combating corruption and protecting witnesses. It requested information about the implementation of proposed reforms under the Kenya National Reconciliation Accord and measures to make same-sex relationships more acceptable in society. Netherlands made recommendations. 63. Sweden expressed concerns about reported impunity for crimes, notably those related to violence following the 2007 elections. It noted the reports of human rights violations and threats against human rights defenders. Sweden asked about measures taken to protect the population from acts of violence and end impunity, and to strengthen and implement existing legislation aimed at protecting human rights defenders. Sweden made recommendations. 64. Denmark was concerned that the Government had yet to fully implement the recommendations of the Waki Commission and of the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial killings. It asked how the Government intended to deal with the perpetrators of grave human rights violations. Denmark inquired about measures to eradicate the torture and ill treatment of detainees, and requested information about the implementation of the recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous people following his 2007 visit. Denmark made recommendations. 65. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) emphasized that Kenya’s Vision 2030 should take into account the need to create stable jobs and reverse high youth unemployment rates. It welcomed Kenya’s approach in addressing poverty, which affected more than half of its population, noting that special attention should be devoted to vulnerable groups such as women and children. Venezuela made a recommendation. 66. Argentina highlighted the fact that Kenya’s national human rights institution had received ‘A’ status accreditation from the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights. Argentina made recommendations. 67. Somalia thanked Kenya for its key role in stabilizing Somalia and hosting a large number of Somali refugees. It noted that, after the closure of the Kenya-Somali border, 9