A/HRC/31/16 development, the promotion of child rights and the improvement of the quality of life. Algeria encouraged the initiatives for green economy as a means for facilitating growth and durable development, and the National Social Protection Strategy and Plan of Action 20132017 for the reduction of poverty. 75. Argentina welcomed the human rights advances that had been reached since its first universal periodic review, particularly the launching of the programme of One Portable Computer per Child in 2013, that had given 7,000 students access to a computer. It stated that, nevertheless, there remained challenges to overcome. 76. Armenia appreciated the measures of Saint Kitts and Nevis to further improve education quality and accessibility, and the progress made in the promotion of the right to health, as well as the Social Protection Strategy 2013-2017, which prioritizing a number of vulnerable groups for social protection initiatives, including persons with disabilities. Armenia noted that Saint Kitts and Nevis had not ratified core international human rights instruments and treaties since its first review. 77. Australia welcomed the support of Saint Kitts and Nevis for the Organization of American States resolutions on sexual orientation and gender equality. Australia remained concerned by the criminalization of consensual same-sex activity between men, which carried a penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment, and the lack of legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender. Australia was also concerned that at least one individual remained on death row, though the death penalty had not been imposed since 2008. 78. The Bahamas congratulated Saint Kitts and Nevis on conducting general elections in 2015 and in particular on the voting process. The Bahamas were encouraged by the approach of Saint Kitts and Nevis to overcoming financial challenges, particularly through the implementation of fiscal policies designed to promote sustained growth, poverty reduction and improved standards of living. The Bahamas also welcomed the establishment of a juvenile care facility for youth offenders. 79. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela stated that the world economic and financial crisis had impacted on countries under development and that, even then, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis had made efforts to bring into compliance the accepted recommendations from its first universal periodic review cycle. It underscored the promotion of important human rights initiatives, implementing social plans, programmes and projects centred on the well-being of the family. Gender perspective had been incorporated into public policies. It was pleased with the improvements reached on education, health and work. 80. In its final remarks, the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis expressed appreciation for all recommendations and comments delivered in the interactive dialogue. It expressed that Saint Kitts and Nevis was not able to comment at that moment on all of the recommendations and comments addressed in the interactive dialogue but wanted to highlight some areas. 81. On the establishment of a national gender policy, the delegation was pleased to report that consultations had begun with the Gender Affairs department in the Ministry of Health, Social Services, Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs, and that a complete policy would be completed by 2016. 82. In the area of gang violence, a strategy was intended to be developed and the delegation was pleased to report that, on the prevention of violent crime, the Ministry of Health, Social Services, Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs had officers trained in aggression-replacement therapy. It was also pleased to report that the Government had implemented two major programmes aimed at persons involved in gang- 12