A/HRC/19/19 and the measures taken for the improvement of prison conditions. Turkey made recommendations. 50. Belgium praised the delegation of Haiti for the preparation of its report. It raised concern about the precarious living conditions of the Haitian population. It estimated that, despite a difficult context, the Government could accelerate the rate of certain reforms, especially penitentiary reform. In that regard, it underlined that the majority of prisoners were in pretrial detention and often stayed in prison for years. Belgium made recommendations. 51. Mexico acknowledged that despite the current context, the Government remained determined to protect and promote human rights. It reiterated its support for the Government’s efforts and concurred with it on the challenges it had raised and the need to improve in the short- and medium-term the enjoyment of human rights. Mexico made recommendations. 52. Portugal recognized the new problems caused by the 2010 earthquake on the existing challenges faced by Haiti. It acknowledged the efforts made by the Government to advance the sustainable return of internally displaced persons and the ongoing reconstruction of their original homes. It also noted with appreciation the will of Haiti to combat human trafficking and it asked for information on steps taken by the authorities to combat it. Portugal made recommendations. 53. Peru acknowledged the stabilization and rebuilding undertaken by Haiti with the United Nations and the international community, noting the challenges to rebuild the country politically, institutionally, socially and economically, a situation exacerbated by the earthquake. Peru called on the international community for support to overcome Haiti’s crisis, recalling its complementary nature and highlighting the need to consolidate and strengthen institutional capacity. Peru acknowledged Haiti’s willingness to cooperate with the Human Rights Council regarding technical assistance and capacity-building. Peru made recommendations. 54. Switzerland raised concerns about the human rights situation in Haiti. In this regard, it commented on the impunity for crimes committed, and on prison overcrowding, the rights of displaced persons and the rights of children. Switzerland made recommendations. 55. Hungary thanked the delegation for its report. It commented on the difficulties arising from the 2010 earthquake. It noted with appreciation the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsman but remained concerned at the need to align its structures and functions with the Paris Principles. It also expressed concerns about the discrimination against girls with respect to access to education and the lack of resources of the National Identification Office to ensure the civil registry in the country. Hungary made recommendations. 56. Sweden was pleased that there had been a significant decrease of people living in temporary camps but was concerned about the vulnerability of women and children still living in such conditions. It noted that, after the earthquake, the situation of street children had worsened, and they were in danger of abduction, illegal adoption and sexual violence. Sweden also noted that the prison situation had deteriorated with the earthquake, and that overcrowding and poor sanitary and medical conditions had proliferated. Sweden made recommendations. 57. Spain was sensitive to the tremendous damages caused by the earthquake of 2010 and the difficult recovery and reconstruction. It welcomed the commitment of the new Government in taking measures to improve the human rights situation. Spain made recommendations. 58. Ghana lauded the Government and people of Haiti for their resilience and determination to confront and overcome the systemic challenges that have caused so much GE.11-17271 9