A/HRC/13/15 Commercial Sexual Exploitation 2008-2010. It asked more information about the National Office for Childhood and the National Commission to Combat the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents, especially about staff training, population sensitization and social reintegration of victims. It welcomed the efforts regarding migrants’ rights but noted reports that difficulties persist in this field. It made recommendations. 48. Norway commended Costa Rica for its democracy and asked how it intends to involve civil society in the follow-up to UPR recommendations. It noted that the 5th and 6th report to CEDAW are overdue. It raised the issues of discrimination and violence against women and noted that they continue to be a problem. It made recommendations. 49. The Holy See highlighted the integration of women in political life as well as the low maternal mortality rate. It made reference to overcrowding and unsatisfactory health care in prisons and asked Costa Rica to provide details on the reform of the criminal code and the national plan relating to trafficking in persons. It also inquired about plans to reinforce legislation on sexual exploitation of children. It referred to the gaps of the judicial system. It formulated recommendations. 50. Nicaragua recognized Costa Rica’s historical solidarity with its neighbors and the fact that it has welcomed thousands of Nicaraguan citizens. It noted Costa Rica’s achievements in combating poverty, particularly through several successful social programs. It raised its concern by potential human rights violations against Nicaraguans living in Costa Rica. It made recommendations. 51. United States of America welcomed actions to combat commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking in children, including the National child Welfare Agency for Children programs and the National Plan to Combat Commercial Sexual Exploitation 20082010. It asked about measures aimed at reducing sexual exploitation of children and at sustaining or expanding these efforts. It made recommendations. 52. Paraguay highlighted Costa Rica’s regional participation, particularly in the entry into force of the American Convention on Human Rights. It highlighted the National Development Plan. It recognized achievements in women’s rights, including the criminalisation of violence against women, the rights of female domestic workers, children’s rights, and right to health, especially for maternity and childhood. It recognized policies against racism, discrimination and xenophobia, in light of commitments made in the Durban Conference and its review. 53. China noted with appreciation that Costa Rica was the first country to sign and ratify ICCPR and ICESCR and acceded to seven core UN human rights instruments. It further noted that Costa Rica established a series of commission and other public bodies to protect specific groups and vulnerable groups, such as the Ombudsman Office or the International Humanitarian Law Commission. China welcomed the measures taken to improve living standards of its population and efforts in poverty reduction. It asked what measures were taken in this regard further to the financial crisis which had a negative impact in the alleviation of poverty. 54. Bulgaria praised the National Development Plan as an instrument for achieving real progress in fighting poverty and inequality. In this regard, it asked about mid-term and long term expectations. It made recommendations. 55. United Kingdom commended the creation of special services for the protection of women and children throughout the justice sector. The UK would like to see wider use of these resources, notably in ensuring that children are provided with appropriate services separate to adults. It was pleased that laws relating to domestic violence extend to economic violence but regretted that protection had been reduced since the annulment of two articles 9