A/HRC/13/56 348. In accordance with the Vienna Declaration and Plan of Action, and with the participation of the civil society, the Dominican Republic had already established an independent national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles, though it had a different name. 349. The recent Constitution provided for equality between men and women. Although the marriage of persons of the same sex was not prohibited, the Constitution indicated that the family was made up of a man and a woman, while articles 36 and 37 stated that everyone had equal rights. It also noted that the Constitution protected the right to life from the time of conception, in accordance with international instruments. 350. The Dominican Republic reiterated its commitment to continue cooperating with international organizations with the goal of strengthening its national institutions, and to comply with human rights requirements as set forth in the Declaration of Human Rights and all international human rights conventions. 351. In concluding, the Dominican Republic wished to clarify that it had accepted 74 of 79 recommendations; it had only rejected 5 recommendations, as noted in paragraph 89 of the report of the Working Group. Cambodia 352. The review of Cambodia was held on 1 December 2009 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Cambodia in accordance with the annex to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/6/KHM/1 and A/HRC/WG.6/6/KHM/1/Corr.1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/6/KHM/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/6/KHM/3). 353. At its 29th meeting, on 17 March 2010, the Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review on Cambodia (see section C below). 354. The outcome of the review on Cambodia comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/13/4), the views of Cambodia concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group. 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, as well as on its voluntary commitments and on the outcome 355. The delegation of Cambodia welcomed the constructive participation of States, international and non-governmental organizations in its review, and the adoption of its outcome. The Government had examined the issues raised in Cambodia’s review with a view to ensuring the smooth and practical implementation of recommendations. 356. The delegation informed the Council that Cambodia had responded positively and accepted all the recommendations made, adding, however, that it had reservations and comments in some areas. 357. Cambodia viewed most of the recommendations, addressing a wide range of challenges it faces, as essential to the promotion of human rights in the country. Some of 131