A/HRC/8/52 page 139 environment aimed at progress. Bahrain noted that recommendations included the need or training and education in the field of human rights and commended Indonesia on its efforts regarding women and children. Bahrain also appreciated the transparent and open method in expressing continuing challenges. 364. The universal periodic review process has enabled Cuba to learn first-hand from the experience and challenges of Indonesia and appreciates the additional information provided at the present meeting. In order to correctly assess results achieved, it is necessary to take into account the specific situation of the country. Indonesia is a developing country which must deal with challenges in terms of resources. The efforts developed in this context are thus even more worthwhile. Indonesia has implemented its national plan of action, and highlighted the priority given to eradicate poverty and the promotion and protection of the rights of women and children. Cuba noted the substantial progress made regarding civil and political rights, especially regarding strengthening democracy, as well as economic, social and cultural rights, regarding particularly education and employment. Indonesia’s performance shows the importance of protecting the human rights of its people, which should be applauded. Indonesia has shown political determination. 365. The Syrian Arab Republic has listened with interest about the steps taken regarding the recommendations made to promote and strengthen human rights in the framework of the universal periodic review. Important steps have been taken in promoting and strengthening all human rights while preserving the specificities of cultural diversity and religious tolerance, and the Syrian Arab Republic commended Indonesia on these steps, which should not go unnoticed. 366. Azerbaijan noted that the reform process is still ongoing, and expressed appreciation for the commitment of Indonesia to further progress in making efforts to promote and protect human rights and to address its challenges. It also took due note of consultations conducted with representatives of civil society and national institutions, and was encouraged by continued efforts to publicly disseminate and discuss the universal periodic review and the national report with representatives of civil society at the local level in the provinces. Azerbaijan shared the need to focus on the inclusion of the crime of torture in the new draft criminal code, the continued human rights training and education for security and law enforcement officials, as well as measures directed towards protecting women and children. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 367. The Indonesian National Human Rights Commission welcomed the conclusions and recommendations of the Working Group on the importance of strengthening the national human rights institution. It noted that the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination observed the insufficient impartiality and independence of Komnas HAM, as also mentioned during the review process. Komnas HAM recommended that this should include an effort to guarantee its impartiality and independence and appreciated that many fundamental human rights issues were raised during the review process, including the issue of protecting religious minorities. Komnas HAM was of the view that all regulations that are not in line with the Constitution should be removed or amended. It further welcomed the conclusion or recommendation reaffirming Indonesia’s commitment to combat impunity and encouraging it to continue its efforts to combat impunity. In its view, combating impunity should become a voluntary commitment of Indonesia.