A/HRC/16/16 legislation on paid maternity leave for women Government employees and urged that it be applied to all employed women in the country. Slovenia asked about the Government’s plans to ensure the participation of women and minority groups under its Country Programme Action Plan. Slovenia made recommendations. 43. Spain welcomed the fact that the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia reflected the principle of human rights in a democratic system and that the death penalty had been abolished under the Constitution. It also welcomed the country’s intention to establish an independent national human rights institution and expressed confidence that such an institution would coordinate and harmonize the country’s human rights regulations with international standards. Spain made recommendations. 44. Indonesia commended the efforts of the Federated States of Micronesia to strengthen democratic principles, which were crucial in guaranteeing fundamental rights reflected in its Constitution. It encouraged the Government to continue its positive efforts to build up its democratic institutions. Indonesia stated that the judicial guidance clause of the Micronesian Constitution served to remind the courts and the Government of the need to render decisions that were consistent with Micronesian customs and traditions. Indonesia made recommendations. 45. Hungary stated that the Federated States of Micronesia had made remarkable efforts to ensure high standards of universal rights despite the impacts of climate change. It noted the disparities between states in terms of legislation and practices as one of the core problems in linking human rights to the Millennium Development Goals. Hungary expressed concerns regarding the rights of the child and discrimination against women. It noted with satisfaction the ongoing process of the ratification of human rights conventions. Hungary made recommendations. 46. Chile welcomed the progress made by the Federated States of Micronesia in guaranteeing free elementary education for all and in introducing compulsory education at the primary and secondary levels. It expressed the view that climate change was a serious challenge to the country that could not addressed by the national authorities alone and that the international community should provide technical assistance and financial support. Chile also called for international assistance aimed at the protection of women, owing to the country’s capacity constraints. Chile made recommendations. 47. China noted with appreciation the efforts of the Government in promoting and protecting human rights, especially in terms of education and health, as well as its National Climate Change Policy of 2009, aimed at protecting the right of its citizens to a sustainable environment. China stated that, owing to many constraints, the Government still had difficulties and challenges ahead, and called for understanding and support from the international community. China made a recommendation. 48. Argentina highlighted the importance of the 2009 legislation on paid maternity leave for public servants, and urged that the enjoyment of that right be extended to other fields of employment. It asked for further information about measures taken to combat gender-based violence. Argentina made recommendations. 49. Germany asked whether there were any plans, in the near future, to accede to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Convention against Torture and the 1993 Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in respect of Inter-country Adoption. Germany referred to the situation of women and girls procured for sex work against their will, and to the fact that, in the national legislation, there were apparently no laws on trafficking and sex tourism. In that connection, Germany asked whether there were 10