A/HRC/27/5 48. The State of Palestine welcomed the enactment of legislation to promote human rights and, in particular, to criminalize torture. It commended action in support of nondiscriminatory education and the policy on free and compulsory primary education. 49. The Sudan commended action to bolster the institutional and legislative human rights framework through amendments to the Constitution and domestic legislation. 50. Sweden noted that despite progress made in addressing impunity within the security services, security agents remained responsible for violations. It urged the continuing reform of the justice sector. 51. Thailand commended the State under review for improving domestic legislation in line with its international human rights obligations. It encouraged the country to appoint the members of the NHRC and allocate sufficient resources to it. 52. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was concerned by the rights of women and children, noting that 400,000 women and children were victims of sexual violence in the country and that children continued to be recruited and detained. 53. Timor-Leste noted the positive steps taken by the State under review to protect human rights, the ratification of human rights conventions and the improvement of education and health. 54. Togo commended the efforts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to bring an end to armed conflict and to implement the recommendations of the previous UPR cycle. 55. Tunisia welcomed measures taken to promote human rights, including the revision of the Constitution. It encouraged the country to ensure that human rights defenders and journalists could exercise their rights. It called upon the international community to provide technical assistance. 56. Uganda noted progress made in human rights: among others, the establishment of the Independent National Electoral Commission, the NHRC and the national fund for women and children. 57. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted that serious human rights violations persisted in the country, including the murder and rape of civilians and the recruitment of children. It remained concerned by impunity, although it welcomed the country’s commitment to combat it. 58. The United Republic of Tanzania commended the country’s commitment to, inter alia, good governance and peace, institutional and judicial reform, and combating impunity. It welcomed the plan of action to prevent the recruitment of children by armed forces. It called upon the international community to provide technical assistance. 59. The United States of America welcomed the signing of the Nairobi Declarations of 12 December 2013 and encouraged the Democratic Republic of the Congo to implement the action plan on child soldiers. It welcomed the investigation into the 2012 mass rapes in Minova, but remained concerned by the slow pace of judicial and security sector reform. 60. Uruguay recognized the work carried out by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in response to previous recommendations and the ratification of international human rights instruments. It commended the adoption of a national strategy to combat sexual violence. 61. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the introduction of free primary education, improved health care and safe water. It called upon the international community to support the State under review. 62. Zimbabwe noted the establishment of the NHRC, the National Agency to Combat Violence against Women and Girls and the protection unit for human rights defenders. GE.14-07547 7