A/HRC/24/6 mechanisms and the creation of institutional structures, such as the National Protection Unit. It made recommendations. 30. Romania congratulated Colombia for its achievements in recent years. It expressed appreciation for work of the authorities in ensuring the improvement of the situation of children, particularly of those most affected by the conflict. It made a recommendation. 31. The Russian Federation welcomed steps taken by Colombia to settle the internal conflict and the entering into force in 2012 of the law to compensate victims, and expressed hope that the law would be fully implemented. It made recommendations. 32. Senegal noted the implementation of the 2010-2014 National Development Plan, the strengthening of programmes on poverty reduction and food security as well as free public education at the primary and secondary levels. It made recommendations. 33. Serbia referred to positive results attained by Colombia in recent years. It highlighted, in particular, efforts to combat corruption, to fight against recruitment of children, to implement the National Development Plan and to reduce poverty. Serbia made recommendations. 34. Singapore noted the Government’s emphasis on eradicating poverty and its commitment to reduce the proportion of its population living in extreme poverty to 8.5 per cent by 2015. It noted the efforts in combating violence and maintaining public order, including tackling armed criminal gangs. Singapore made recommendations. 35. Slovakia welcomed the peace process initiated in 2012 and the adoption of the act concerning victims of enforced disappearance. It commended Colombia for its mid-term reporting on the UPR recommendations and the support extended to the OHCHR country office. Slovakia made recommendations. 36. Slovenia welcomed the establishment of the National System for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, the adoption of the Anti-Discrimination Act, and the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking. It was concerned by threats against human rights defenders, particularly at rural and grassroots levels. It made recommendations. 37. South Africa commended Colombia for progress made in the enhancement of human rights through the National Development Plan. It expressed concern at the increase in sexual violence against women in recent years, mainly related to the internal armed conflict. It made a recommendation. 38. Spain congratulated Colombia for its achievements, including the follow-up mechanism to monitor the implementation of recommendations. The Victims and Land Restitution Law was noted as important for the peace process. Spain was concerned by the situation of violence against women. It made recommendations. 39. Sri Lanka acknowledged the continuous follow-up of the UPR recommendations and commitments. It took special note of the implementation of the National Development Plan and the decrease, nationally, in the rates of poverty and extreme poverty. It noted the initiatives to ensure the right to education at different levels. Sri Lanka made recommendations. 40. The State of Palestine praised the national programme of literacy and intermediate education for young people and adults. It noted the creation of a National Policy for Gender Equality for Women. It made recommendations. 41. Sweden recognized the commitment of Colombia to extend the mandate of the OHCHR country office and asked whether the extension would include all aspects of the 6