A/HRC/13/56 reduction, education, health, gender, the rights of the child and other economic, social and cultural rights. Such issues would remain top priorities for the Government. 366. The delegation expressed Cambodia’s commitment to the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by its Constitution, citing a recommendation made for the Government to pursue its efforts to constantly improve the level of enjoyment and protection of fundamental rights, consistent with the process of democratic development and national interests. 367. On tackling gender discrimination, the Government would strive further to implement important existing legislative and other regulatory measures and plans of action. A national strategy for equality and gender equity (gender mainstreaming strategy-phase II) was a top priority. Many other initiatives had been taken to support and improve the situation of women, such as programmes to increase schooling for girls and the promotion of women in leadership positions, including awareness-raising and human rights education. Cambodia would intensify efforts to improve human rights for women and children to combat key problems such as human trafficking, sexual violence, domestic violence and the exploitation of women and children. 368. Cambodia was also working to address issues affecting the indigenous community. A policy plan of action in this regard was being implemented at the national and local levels. 369. Acknowledging that the tasks ahead were challenging, the delegation noted that sustained efforts would be required, with a long-term perspective. The Government would strive for further progress by accelerating the implementation of its current plan and agenda to improve human rights in all relevant areas by its next universal periodic review. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 370. Algeria thanked Cambodia for the additional information provided and welcomed its acceptance of all recommendations, including those made by Algeria. It valued the cooperation between Cambodia and United Nations mechanisms, particularly the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia. Algeria commended the recent adoption of the anti-corruption law, the reform of the prison system and the Criminal Code as well as the importance attached to implementing recommendations relating to poverty reduction, education, health, children and women. It acknowledged the political will demonstrated by the Government and called for the international community to support Cambodia in implementing the recommendations. 371. Viet Nam commended Cambodia’s acceptance of the recommendations submitted by Viet Nam, namely to improve its legal reforms and pay particular attention to poverty reduction, education, health, the rights of the child, the poor and disadvantaged groups. Viet Nam applauded Cambodia for its efforts to combat corruption and its ongoing active cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms. It noted that Cambodia had acted in a responsible manner in responding to the recommendations and encouraged it to continue to do so. 372. Malaysia thanked Cambodia for its update on the latest human rights developments in the country. Malaysia was pleased to note Cambodia’s acceptance of a large number of recommendations and that it had started to take steps to implement many of them. Malaysia welcomed the mechanisms established to guarantee the protection of fundamental rights, including economic, social and cultural rights, and in particular the promotion of gender equality, employment, economic growth and poverty alleviation. It encouraged the Government to continue to take necessary measures for the effective implementation of recommendations. 133