A/HRC/28/12 Development Plan called for the development of a Global Plan for the Promotion of Family and Women Affairs. 67. Maternity leave for women had been increased to nine months. Forced marriage was subject to imprisonment and such marriages were legally null and void. A bill on Protecting the Security of Women against Violence had been submitted to Parliament; its aim was to reduce sporadic violence against women. Women police and specialized consultants were being trained for the same purpose. 68. There were currently nine women members of Parliament and a marked increase had been recorded in the candidacy rate for women. 69. Chad condemned the economic sanctions imposed on the country, which required assistance from the international community. 70. Chile was concerned by the lack of adequate protection and promotion for some human rights. 71. China called upon the international community to examine human rights in the country objectively. 72. Costa Rica was concerned by the use of the death penalty for minors. 73. Cuba noted the progress made by the country in areas such as health and education. 74. Cyprus encouraged the Government to ensure functionality for monitoring and reporting mechanisms regarding the violations of children’s rights. 75. The Czech Republic thanked the delegation for its informative interventions. 76. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea commended the achievements regarding economic, social and cultural rights. 77. Denmark was concerned by reported threats and discrimination towards minorities, particularly the Baha’i community. 78. Djibouti welcomed the fruitful exchanges between OHCHR and the Islamic Republic of Iran. 79. The State of Palestine noted the measures to combat poverty, yet regretted poor health insurance coverage. 80. Eritrea noted the ongoing challenges, including economic sanctions that impacted on citizens’ well-being and economic rights. 81. Estonia encouraged cooperation with special procedures mechanisms and urged the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure domestic protection for human rights defenders. 82. Ethiopia noted the promotion and protection of minority religious groups, including their participation in decision-making. 83. Finland expressed regret that Reyhaneh Jabbari’s case had not been retried, and condemned her execution. 84. France expressed concern about the justice system, and in particular recourse to the death penalty. 85. Germany asked about preventing early and forced marriage, and progress on the Citizens’ Rights Charter. 86. Ghana took note of the appointment of the focal point for CRC and the legislation to protect children’s rights. 8