A/HRC/43/5 creation of equity and gender equality policies in public institutions; training processes on women’s rights, equality and non-discrimination, gender focus, rights of vulnerable groups, and inclusive language; the adoption of legal and psychosocial care protocols for people facing violence, both in the National Civil Police and the Attorney General’s Office; the development of a national study on gender-based violence and sexual orientation, by the Ministry of Education; and the existence of an appropriate Cabinet for management for 2019–2024. 60. Qatar commended programmes and plans to improve living standards and national development, and the allocation of resources to education. 61. The Republic of Korea commended efforts to strengthen the judiciary against violence and corruption but noted the high rate of homicides and other crimes. It appreciated measures to support victims and protect them from violence – including women and children. 62. The Russian Federation welcomed the accession of El Salvador to the Convention against Torture, the revision of legislation for better implementation of international treaties, the Special Rapporteurs’ visits, and dialogue with human rights mechanisms. 63. Senegal noted efforts regarding access to water and sanitation, and the adoption of the Special Act against Trafficking in Persons. 64. Serbia commended the withdrawal of reservations to the Convention against Torture and the adoption of the Territorial Control Plan to prevent and reduce violence. 65. Slovenia remained concerned about widespread violence against women, and femicides, affecting minors. It encouraged strengthening of the Specialized Court for a Life Free of Violence and Discrimination for Women. It welcomed the ratification of the Rome Statute. 66. Spain welcomed the Territorial Control Plan, the National Directorate for Women, Children, Adolescents, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Persons and Vulnerable Groups, and the National Cross-sectoral Strategy for the Prevention of Child and Adolescent Pregnancy. 67. The State of Palestine commended the cooperation with human rights mechanisms, and steps to combat racism and discrimination, and trafficking in persons, including through the National Council on Trafficking in Persons. 68. Sweden welcomed the pledge made to create an interministerial round table to improve human rights. It urged continued efforts for sexual and reproductive health and the rights of women and girls. 69. Timor-Leste noted the Act on Equality, Equity and Elimination of Discrimination against Women, the Special Comprehensive Act on a Violence-free Life for Women, and the repeal of the General Amnesty (Peacebuilding) Act. It remained concerned about widespread violence. 70. Trinidad and Tobago commended the ratification of the Rome Statute, the adoption of the Act on Equality, Equity and Elimination of Discrimination against Women, and the commitment to education and reducing the illiteracy rate. 71. Tunisia welcomed the adoption of national laws and programmes to strengthen the human rights system, and the openness of El Salvador to international human rights mechanisms. 72. Turkey commended the elections held in 2018 and the Safe El Salvador Plan of 2016. It noted the progress made in ensuring security, and the amendments to the counterterrorism statute. It also noted the new techniques, that used a human rights-based approach, for training and sanctioning police officers. 73. Ukraine noted the positive steps taken by El Salvador to eliminate violence against women and children, particularly the Safe El Salvador Plan and the Child and Adolescent Protection Act. However, it expressed concern at the high rate of gender-based violence, including femicide, and of enforced disappearances. 7