A/HRC/28/5 69. Morocco welcomed the ratification of OP-ICESCR and ICCPR-OP2, the recognition of indigenous peoples, national efforts on trafficking in persons, the protection of the rights of members of civil society organizations, the National Commission on the search for children who disappeared during the internal armed conflict and the strengthened institutional framework, particularly regarding women’s rights. 70. The Netherlands welcomed the standing invitation to special procedures and the act to promote women’s rights. While expressing hope that the project of the Central American Integration System on gender-based violence would make improvements, it noted continuing discrimination against women and expressed concern regarding the situation of human rights defenders. The Netherlands made recommendations. 71. Nicaragua noted government initiatives to meet social needs, including health, education and judicial administration, and to combat gender-based violence and human trafficking. While challenges remained, it hoped that membership of the Human Rights Council would provide an opportunity for El Salvador to share best practices and meet its obligations. Nicaragua made recommendations. 72. Norway congratulated El Salvador on its accession to ICCPR-OP2 and welcomed its apology and reparatory measures for the events at the massacre of El Mozote. It expressed concern regarding impunity for violence against women and children and the total ban on abortion. Norway made recommendations. 73. Spain noted ratification of ICCPR-OP2. It expressed concern regarding gender inequality and discrimination against women and children. It welcomed the adoption of the law against gender-based violence, which defined femicide, and the child protection law. It commended the initiatives to improve the situation of LGBTI persons. Spain made recommendations. 74. Peru commended the establishment of the National Council on Trafficking in Persons and the related national policy and political and strategic framework; adoption of the Act on Social Development and Protection; and the implementation of the vote for Salvadorans living abroad. Peru made recommendations. 75. The Philippines welcomed the alignment of domestic legislation with international human rights laws, noting the value of international cooperation for human rights education in improving human rights mechanisms. It commended the efforts to improve socioeconomic rights and the anti-trafficking measures, and requested details on their effectiveness, particularly concerning trafficking in children. It made recommendations. 76. Poland welcomed the introduction of the legislation referring to the protection of children and adolescents, while raising concerns about the proper implementation of the current legislation, namely the Child and Adolescent Protection Act of 2009. It noted that, despite efforts made in combating child labour, progress was still needed. Poland made recommendations. 77. Portugal welcomed the standing invitation to special procedures, the ratification of ICCPR-OP2 and OP-ICESCR and the A status of the national human rights institution. It expressed concern about the gender imbalance in education and requested information on measures taken. It welcomed steps to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Portugal made recommendations. 78. The Republic of Korea acknowledged the progress made by El Salvador, in particular regarding the standing invitation to special procedures, its National Commission on the search for children who disappeared during the internal armed conflict and the successful implementation of the Women’s City Programme. It made recommendations. 10