A/HRC/24/6 53. Argentina welcomed the creation of the National System for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law. It congratulated Colombia on ratifying the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Argentina made recommendations. 54. Australia welcomed the approach of Colombia to enhancing institution-building and social mobilization in support of human rights. It welcomed the peace negotiations and the implementation of the Victims and Land Restitution law. It expressed concern about reports of members of illegal armed groups targeting women leaders and their families with sexual violence. Australia made recommendations. 55. Austria asked questions on recruitment of children by non-State armed groups, sexual violence and killings of activists. It expressed fear that the constitutional reform to expand the power of military or police tribunals to investigate and decide on human rights violations could result in a setback in the fight against impunity. Austria made recommendations. 56. Azerbaijan congratulated Colombia for its commitment to the United Nations system. Azerbaijan praised the country’s efforts to combat poverty and towards the universal advancement of education; and its effective measures for combating trafficking in persons and sexual violence. It made recommendations. 57. Belgium asked if the Colombian authorities envisaged recognizing the competence of the Committee on Forced Disappearances. It noted achievements in fighting violence against women, but remained concerned at the scope of sexual violence in the society. It made recommendations. 58. Brazil highlighted progress made in the reduction of poverty and extreme poverty. It noted firm steps taken by Colombia to address violence, and the adoption of the Victims and Land Restitution Law. Brazil indicated that it supported fully the peace process initiated recently. Brazil made recommendations. 59. Burundi welcomed the commitment of Colombia to combat poverty, its policy facilitating access to basic social services for indigenous populations and the setting up of free primary and secondary education. It encouraged the Government to continue its fight against sexual violence. It made a recommendation. 60. Cambodia welcomed the establishment of the National System for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law and steps taken to address poverty. It also noted efforts to combat trafficking in persons. Cambodia made recommendations. 61. Canada asked about the status of the investigations and prosecutions of extrajudicial killings. It welcomed the ongoing efforts by Colombia to establish a common human rights and international humanitarian law agenda in Colombia. It made recommendations. 62. Chile noted with satisfaction that notwithstanding the complexities that the context of armed conflict presented, Colombia was working to strengthen the rule of law and democracy. It referred to efforts by Colombia to guarantee human rights and cooperate with the international and regional human rights systems. Chile made recommendations. 63. China commended progress made in protecting and promoting human rights, and the implementation of accepted recommendations. It noted achievements in poverty reduction, free access to education, improvements in the health care system, and protection of the rights of women, persons with disabilities, and indigenous populations. It made a recommendation. 64. The Congo highlighted the adoption of Law No. 1448 of 2011 for Victims and Land Restitution. It noted achievements in peacebuilding, eradication of extreme poverty, education and climate change. It made recommendations. 8