A/HRC/28/13 discriminated against women, including moletry, forced marriage, and the non-recognition of marital rape as a crime. Switzerland made recommendations. 65. Thailand welcomed the establishment of a national human rights institution and the legislative precedence of ratified international agreements. Efforts to eradicate poverty and unemployment should be a priority. It welcomed progress in improving health and education. Thailand made recommendations. 66. Togo commended the recent free elections, noting efforts to restore the rule of law and to combat corruption. It noted the establishment of a national human rights institution and of measures to protect vulnerable women and children. Togo made recommendations. 67. Madagascar stated that the process of ratifying the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, had already begun and would shortly be adopted by the Government prior to being submitted to Parliament. 68. Regarding the situation of twin children, Madagascar indicated that, whereas twins had previously not been allowed to stay in their villages, being forced to grow up in other districts or regions, nowadays some progress had been made, thanks to UNDP support. Twins were now accepted in villages and even took part in celebrations of international human rights’ days. Moreover, a centre had been built with UNDP support for parents who agreed to raise their twins within the family. 69. In terms of detention conditions, Madagascar acknowledged that it had experienced difficulties, primarily owing to the political crisis, but indicated that efforts had been made to reduce the rate of mortality and malnutrition in prisons. Regarding the reported cases of torture, Madagascar said that administrative investigations had been undertaken. It also indicated that it had worked closely with international organizations, in particular the International Committee of the Red Cross and non-governmental organizations, which kept it informed of any irregularities occurring in prisons. Steps had also been taken to improve the facilities, food and security in prisons. 70. Tunisia welcomed the new Constitution, road map, national human rights institution compliant with the Paris Principles, and standing invitation to special procedures. It encouraged efforts regarding the elimination of violence against women and children. Tunisia made recommendations. 71. Turkey commended the elections, adoption of the new Constitution, standing invitation to special procedures, and establishment of a national human rights institution. It encouraged efforts regarding education and noted civil registration challenges. Turkey made recommendations. 72. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed progress on the subject of trafficking and on measures against corruption. It noted a failure to ratify regional instruments and urged efforts to combat corruption and gender-based violence. It made recommendations. 73. The United Republic of Tanzania commended the unity Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission, and urged political parties to fulfil pledges under the road map. It urged OHCHR to provide support. It made recommendations. 74. The United States of America welcomed the democratic election and commitments to a representative government. It expressed concern regarding corruption, abuses by security forces, and discrimination against women under the Nationality Code. It made recommendations. 75. Uruguay welcomed the commitment to re-establishing the rule of law; efforts regarding education, corruption, and vulnerable women and children; and the constitutional 10 GE.14-24933