A/HRC/29/9 83. Tunisia noted the ratification of ICPPED and the drafting of a national human rights policy. It encouraged ratification of OP-CAT and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention against Discrimination in Education, as well as the incorporation of CEDAW provisions into national legislation with a view to withdrawing the reservation to article 2. Finally, it urged OHCHR and the international community to respond favourably to requests for technical assistance. 84. Turkey noted human rights progress since the first review, notably the ratification of international conventions, the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission, measures to combat human trafficking and the creation of a conducive climate for the 2015 elections. Despite progress concerning gender equality, gender-based violence was a concern. 85. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland urged Lesotho to respect freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly in the pre-election period and to enact legislation abolishing the death penalty. It recognized progress made on improving the status of women, but noted concerns about restrictions on women’s rights under customary law. 86. The United States of America noted the commitment of Lesotho to dialogue on constitutional and parliamentary reform and looked forward to a free, fair and peaceful election. It remained concerned about human trafficking and child labour, as well as the high rate of HIV infections and urged Lesotho to ensure that treatment was provided in a non-discriminatory manner. 87. Uruguay valued the ICPPED ratification and the adoption of the Strategic National Framework to combat human trafficking and its Action Plan 2014–2016. It encouraged Lesotho to implement recommendations issued by the African Commission on Human Rights and Peoples’ Rights in 2012. 88. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela was pleased that Lesotho had adopted, in 2011, the National Policy on Disabilities, created the National Human Rights Commission and put in place the Strategic National Development Plan. 89. Zimbabwe noted that Lesotho had prioritized the raising of human rights awareness for law enforcement agencies and the promulgation of the National Decentralization Policy, and that Lesotho was on track to achieving the Millennium Development Goals on universal primary education, gender equality and women’s empowerment. Lesotho had ratified ICPPED and domesticated the Protocol on Trafficking in Persons. 90. Yemen noted the legislative measures taken in the context of the obligations of Lesotho under human rights treaties, such as the enactment of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act 2011. It also noted the adoption of a National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Strategic Framework and Action Plan 2014–2016, the Children’s Protection and Welfare Act, 2011 and the National Strategic Development Plan. 91. Algeria noted the efforts by Lesotho to implement previous recommendations, despite financial constraints, namely the adoption in 2011 of laws for the protection and well-being of children and to combat human trafficking; and initiatives to reduce poverty and improve education and health care. It made recommendations. 92. Angola noted the ratification of CRPD and the adoption of a national policy in relation to the Convention as well as legislative measures to reinforce national mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights. It also congratulated Lesotho on the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission. 93. Argentina congratulated Lesotho on progress made since the previous review and commended, in particular, the ratification of ICPPED , the adoption of the Law for the 12