A/HRC/27/16 84. Romania acknowledged positive developments in Nicaragua since the previous UPR cycle, such as improvements in the registration of births. Romania made a recommendation. 85. The Russian Federation noted progress in the areas of citizens` social and economic rights, including the fight against extreme poverty and malnutrition, overcoming illiteracy and access to potable water, health and education. It made recommendations. 86. Sierra Leone noted that Nicaragua was a party to most of the core international human rights treaties. It praised the ongoing revision of the national Constitution, and the Strategic Plan against Trafficking in Persons. It made recommendations. 87. Singapore noted the progress made in reducing infant and maternal mortality rates since the last UPR. It praised the increase in the retention rate in primary schools and in enrolment in secondary schools. Singapore made recommendations. 88. Slovakia welcomed the level of representation of women in public life, but noted the persistence of violence against women. It asked about the measures envisaged by the Government to address sexual abuse of girls effectively. Slovakia made recommendations. 89. Slovenia stressed that amendments to the Comprehensive Act against Violence towards Women weakened protection for women victims of violence. It noted that abortion was outlawed under all circumstances and that journalists were still subject to threat and harassment. Slovenia made recommendations. 90. Spain congratulated Nicaragua on being a party to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and on its commitment in that area. Spain recognized progress in the fight against discrimination and violence against women. It made recommendations. 91. Sri Lanka recognized the efforts to address poverty and social inequality. It welcomed progress in education, including a reduction in illiteracy, and efforts to promote gender equality. Sri Lanka made recommendations. 92. The State of Palestine noted the implementation of the central information system for children and adolescents and welcomed the adoption of the National Human Development Plan. It made recommendations. 93. Sweden considered that the criminalization of abortion endangered women and conflicted with international human rights instruments. It questioned the independence of the judiciary and the quality of the courts’ decisions. Sweden made recommendations. 94. Switzerland praised the adoption of the Comprehensive Act against Violence towards Women. However, it raised the issue of impunity and the challenges faced by victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence to gain access to judicial procedures. Switzerland made recommendations. 95. The Syrian Arab Republic noted developments in human rights legislation, and achievements regarding access to education and reduction in illiteracy. It commended the comprehensive family care system. It made a recommendation. 96. Thailand acknowledged efforts to enhance gender equality, resulting in more women in managerial positions. It welcomed improvements in legislation concerning vulnerable groups, and plans for prison expansion. Thailand made recommendations. 97. Trinidad and Tobago complimented Nicaragua on its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty pursuant to Millennium Development Goal 1. Trinidad and Tobago noted the steady growth of the Nicaraguan economy following the financial crisis. It made recommendations. 10