A/HRC/28/5 47. Cuba noted progress in promoting and protecting human rights. It commended the steps taken to combat discrimination and improve judicial administration and public security, thereby combating crime and corruption. It noted progress in the area of health. Cuba made recommendations. 48. The Czech Republic expressed its appreciation for the details on human rights in El Salvador. It also welcomed steps towards eventual ratification of OP-CAT. It made recommendations. 49. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea noted achievements in the protection and promotion of human rights and encouraged further progress in that regard. It took note of the election of El Salvador to the Human Rights Council. It made recommendations. 50. Ecuador recognized the ratification of OP-ICESCR and the government programme 2014–2019, which would ensure that human rights were used to guide the Government. It acknowledged public policies on equality, food and nutritional security, health, environment and education. Ecuador made recommendations. 51. Egypt commended the positive promotion of human rights and the accession of El Salvador to international conventions, and the consultations with national agencies and civil society on the possible ratification of other instruments. It requested additional information on the experience of integrating street children into Salvadoran society. Egypt made recommendations. 52. Estonia commended the ratification of ICCPR-OP2 and the standing invitation to special procedures, and encouraged compliance with the requests of the treaty bodies. Recognizing commitments to free speech, Estonia encouraged further protection for media workers. It invited steps to prevent violence against women and LGBTI persons and made a call for the abortion legislation to be amended. Estonia made recommendations. 53. The United States of America noted that insecurity, lack of economic opportunity and weak governance caused significant population displacement. It recognized the progress in combating impunity, but noted low conviction rates and corruption. A lack of respect for the separation of powers and prison conditions were causes for concern. It made recommendations. 54. Germany welcomed the progress on child labour and encouraged the adoption of a national plan on that regard. Although the national reconciliation process had advanced, the human rights situation remained a concern, as reflected in the high rate of child homicide and the inhumane prison conditions. Germany made recommendations. 55. Ghana applauded the bill to tackle discrimination against persons living with HIV and to recognize that the issue was linked to the country’s development. It reiterated concerns raised by the Committee on the Rights of the Child regarding violence against children, child labour and the possible recruitment of children into gangs. Ghana made recommendations. 56. Greece recognized the investment in policies and social programmes. It emphasized that challenges prevailed, especially regarding education. Greece expressed concern regarding the not yet achieved demilitarization of public security institutions, especially the police force. It requested information on the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Greece made recommendations. 57. Guatemala welcomed the election of El Salvador to the Human Rights Council; the ratification of OP-ICESCR; and the constitutional reform to recognize indigenous peoples. It valued the adoption of legislation on migrants’ rights, gender equality and voting rights for Salvadorans abroad. It noted the lack of a specific definition of discrimination. 8