A/HRC/29/4 33. Sweden noted that inter-ethnic reconciliation and greater representation of ethnic minorities were priorities. It noted with concern violence against and slander of LGBT persons, and the draft legislation on “dissemination of information about non-traditional sexual relations”. Sweden encouraged training on LGBT issues. It made recommendations. 34. Switzerland expressed concerns about draft legislation regarding foreign sources of financing of NGOs and that human rights NGOs became victims of defamation. It commended the establishment of the national mechanism against torture following the ratification of OPCAT. Switzerland made recommendations. 35. Tajikistan noted the positive changes in the promotion and protection of human rights, and the readiness of Kyrgyzstan to cooperate with the international human rights mechanisms. Tajikistan made recommendations. 36. Thailand commended the adoption of the Constitution and welcomed efforts to ratify international human rights instruments. It noted the legislative reform to ensure gender equality. However, early marriage, bride-kidnapping and violence against women persisted. Thailand made recommendations. 37. Timor-Leste noted with appreciation the establishment of the Human Rights Coordinating Council to enforce the implementation of international human rights obligations, and of the National Council on Gender Issues. It remained concerned by the widespread violence against women.Timor-Leste made recommendations. 38. Turkey noted the efforts of Kyrgyzstan to improve the human rights situation, as well as its cooperation with international human rights mechanisms. It commended Kyrgyzstan on its determination to combat corruption and highlighted a new move to finalize legislative initiatives in that respect. Turkey made recommendations. 39. Turkmenistan welcomed efforts to strengthen legislative, institutional and policy mechanisms to protect human rights, and the adoption of the Children’s Code in 2012. It appreciated the amendments to the Civil and Criminal Codes. Turkmenistan made recommendations. 40. The United Kingdom commended Kyrgyzstan for its adoption of a new Constitution. It encouraged Kyrgyzstan to ensure full respect for the Constitution and its international human rights commitments and complete the judicial reform in order to provide access to justice for all, including for those affected by the 2010 violence. It made recommendations. 41. The United States of America noted several legislative initiatives that threatened to jeopardize the democratic achievements of Kyrgyzstan. It remained concerned by the limited progress towards reconciliation of ethnic groups following the 2010 ethnic violence, and the disproportionate prosecution and conviction of ethnic Uzbeks for that violence. It made recommendations. 42. Uruguay welcomed the adoption of the 2010 Constitution, guaranteeing the separation of powers and the rule of law. It noted that several international mechanisms had requested the Government to strengthen the fight against torture and against discrimination. Uruguay made recommendations. 43. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the establishment of the Human Rights Coordinating Council and highlighted the efforts of Kyrgyzstan to ensure gender equality and to improve the situation of the most vulnerable groups. It made recommendations. 44. Viet Nam noted steps taken by Kyrgyzstan to resolve recent conflicts among communities and hoped that those efforts could be strengthened. It noted efforts to protect 7