A/HRC/28/5 79. The Russian Federation noted the progress in human rights protection, the improvement in legislation, and extended social guarantees. It welcomed efforts to combat gender-based and domestic violence, legislation to provide public access to the databases of the executive branch and efforts to protect the rights of Salvadoran migrants, particularly unaccompanied minors in the United States. It made recommendations. 80. Singapore welcomed the amendments to the Criminal Code to enhance protection of women and children from domestic violence. It noted positively the creation of the Special Technical Commission to oversee the implementation of the relevant laws and policies. Singapore praised the 2011 ministerial decision that listed the hazardous activities not to be carried out by children and adolescents. It made recommendations. 81. Slovenia inquired about the concrete results from the implementation of the comprehensive policy to combat violence against women. It requested information on the adoption of measures to eliminate discrimination against disabled persons, particularly with regard to medical procedures, where the informed consent of persons with disabilities is needed. Slovenia made recommendations. 82. Mexico welcomed efforts to sign and ratify international instruments, particularly consideration of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, and the steps taken to withdraw the reservation to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT), allowing adherence to OP-CAT. It welcomed the standing invitation to special procedures and the progress made in indigenous peoples’ rights. Mexico made recommendations. 83. Sri Lanka noted initiatives to combat social exclusion and recognize health rights. It commended the promotion of children’s rights and strategies to prevent violence against young people. It recognized the efforts regarding women’s rights and noted measures to prevent gender-based violence in schools. Sri Lanka made recommendations. 84. The State of Palestine welcomed the establishment of a national legal framework to promote gender equality, eliminate gender-based discrimination and combat violence against women but expressed concern regarding the continuing discriminatory stereotypes of women’s roles. It commended measures to protect children’s rights. It made recommendations. 85. Sweden noted the view of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, that the ban on abortion posed risks to women and girls. It observed that the constitutional chamber of the Supreme Court had failed to rule on the constitutionality of the national reconciliation law. Sweden made recommendations. 86. Thailand commended efforts to ratify international human rights instruments and commitments to women’s and children’s rights, noting that those groups continued to be targets of violence. It noted the positive role of education in preventing young people from joining criminal groups and offered assistance with health coverage matters. Thailand made recommendations. 87. Trinidad and Tobago recognized the challenges facing El Salvador in implementing its human rights programmes and meeting its obligations. It commended the constitutional reform measures regarding the rights of indigenous persons and the legislation to combat violence and discrimination against women and children. It made recommendations. 88. Turkey welcomed the act to protect women’s rights, introduction of a centralized birth registration system and the national health system reform. It expressed concerns regarding violence against women and the alleged torture and murder of children. It encouraged efforts to combat poverty, including through its universal social protection system. Turkey made recommendations. 11