A/HRC/29/5 and Social Affairs. Concerned that levels of sexual and gender-based violence remained high, the United Kingdom encouraged Kiribati to quickly finalize the Family Peace Act implementation plan and to ensure that perpetrators of domestic violence were prosecuted. The United Kingdom made recommendations. 67. The United States of America recognized that Kiribati had made advances in eliminating the worst forms of child labour by passing the Children, Young People and Family Welfare Act, and welcomed efforts to address human rights abuses in the country’s vast territory. Additional government efforts were needed to raise awareness and enforce that law, as allegations of commercial sexual exploitation of children remained. The United States made recommendations. 68. Uruguay welcomed the creation of the national human rights working group, which, among other tasks, would coordinate the preparation and submission of reports to treaty bodies. Uruguay also welcomed the adoption of the national approach to eliminate sexual and gender-based violence. It noted with emphasis the country’s accession to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and encouraged its accession to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Uruguay made recommendations. 69. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the implementation of the Children, Young People and Family Welfare Act and the Education Act and the creation of the Ministry of Women, Youth and Social Affairs. It highlighted the launch of the 2012– 2015 development plan, designed to guarantee social protection and gender equality. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela made recommendations. 70. Algeria welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2013, and praised the efforts to elaborate an inclusive education policy and implement a strategic plan on health. Algeria made recommendations. 71. Argentina congratulated Kiribati on its accession to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and encouraged it to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention, on individual communications. It welcomed the implementation of laws relating to children, young people and family welfare, with regard to assistance and social services. Argentina made recommendations. 72. Armenia welcomed the readiness of Kiribati to accede to international human rights instruments to which it was not yet a party. Armenia attached particular importance to the ratification of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. It noted with satisfaction that people in Kiribati had free access to medical services. Armenia made recommendations. 73. Australia acknowledged the country’s ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and was encouraged by the efforts made by Kiribati towards the finalization of a national policy and action plan on disability. Australia was also encouraged by the recent decision not to introduce the death penalty, but remained concerned about continuing high rates of domestic violence. Australia made recommendations. 74. Brazil noted with appreciation the inclusion in the Constitution of the prohibition of discrimination based on race, colour and national origin and welcomed measures taken in that respect. Brazil also welcomed the interest demonstrated by Kiribati in extending an open invitation to the special procedures of the Human Rights Council, but was concerned at the situation of women and children who were victims of violence and sexual exploitation. Brazil made recommendations. 75. Canada welcomed steps taken to address violence against women and children, including sexual violence. It commended Kiribati for the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and asked for additional information concerning the 12