A/HRC/42/2 527. Dominicans for Justice and Peace: Order of Preachers, in a joint statement cosponsored by International Catholic Child Bureau, stated that Côte d’Ivoire must ensure that the funds allocated in the budget for juvenile justice must be correctly applied. The Government should look for true alternatives to imprisonment. It called on the Government to boost the resources available to fully and correctly implement the universal periodic review recommendations on management of juvenile justice. It strongly encouraged the Government to submit a mid-term report on the universal periodic review in two and a half years. 528. Rencontre africaine pour la défense des droits de l’homme commended the adoption of the law on gender equality and the protection of human rights defenders, the reform of the Independent Electoral Commission, the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code, as well as the initiatives taken to eradicate scourge of female genital mutilation. It remained concerned by the over population and poor conditions in prisons, torture in places of detention, how minors are handled and trafficked, exploitation of migrant children in cocoa plantations, discrimination and harassment against sexual minorities. It called on the Government to fight impunity and to ensure that national reconciliation is a reality in the field in order to heal the painful wounds of the past. It stated that efforts must be deployed to better protect journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society actors in the context of elections. It encouraged Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen its cooperation with special procedure mandate holders. 529. Village Unis commended the efforts of Côte d’Ivoire in the implementation of the recommendations. It noted that Côte d’Ivoire adopted a new Constitution that promotes democratic norms and that the establishment of the Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission is a step in a right direction with a view to building a State governed by the rule of law, in which human rights, civil liberties and the dignity of the individual are better protected. It mentioned that Côte d’Ivoire has undertaken to reform its judicial and prison system and that the reforms are both legislative and structural in nature. 530. The United Towns Agency for North-South Cooperation welcomed the first steps taken by Côte d’Ivoire and its commitment towards the fight against impunity and domestic violence. It expressed gratitude to Côte d’Ivoire for its efforts to promote reconciliation in the country. It stated that the issue of human rights remains worrying, given the serious consequence for the civilian population on ongoing conflicts in the country. It noted that solid support from the international community is critical for people of Côte d’Ivoire and society to advance on human rights protection and benefit from greater development and prosperity. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 531. The Vice-President stated that, based on the information provided, out of 247 recommendations received, 222 enjoyed the support of Côte d’Ivoire and 25 were noted. 532. In conclusion, the delegation reaffirmed the commitment of Côte d’Ivoire to give full effect to the recommendations it has accepted as part of its follow up to the third cycle of the universal periodic review. 533. The Ivorian authorities, headed by the President of the Republic, Alassane Ouattara, and the Prime Minister and Head of Government, Amadou Gon Coulibaly, were determined not to spare any effort, for the implementation of the recommendations accepted to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights in Côte d’Ivoire. Portugal 534. The review of Portugal was held on 8 May 2019 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions, and was based on the following documents: 83