A/HRC/24/6 77. Guatemala commended Colombia for its efforts to achieve peace and for the establishment of the National Protection Unit. It shared the satisfaction of the SecretaryGeneral of the United Nations regarding the prevention of the recruitment of children. Guatemala made recommendations. 78. The Holy See welcomed reparations for victims of conflict and attention to the needs of indigenous peoples and of people of African descent. It urged continued efforts to combat corruption, drug trafficking, criminal gangs and impunity, to facilitate restitution processes, and to protect human life from conception to birth. It made recommendations. 79. Honduras recognized the legal and institutional framework providing access to truth, justice and reparations; transitional justice mechanisms; and legislation on peace and reparations. Concern was expressed at the trafficking of women and girls, although laudable efforts in that regard were noted. Honduras made a recommendation. 80. Hungary noted the visit by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, and stated that it would welcome further action to prevent violent attacks against human rights defenders. It asked for information on financial and institutional support for initiatives to raise awareness of forced recruitment among indigenous children and children of African descent. Hungary made recommendations. 81. Iceland asked how perpetrators were held accountable for crimes against trade unionists, journalists, judges, lawyers and human rights defenders, and how victims were protected. It asked how gender-based violence was addressed and investigated and welcomed the recognition of the rights of same-sex couples. Iceland made a recommendation. 82. Indonesia welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and various measures taken to advance the rights of persons with disabilities. It commended the Comprehensive National Strategy to Combat Trafficking in Persons and measures, notably a national policy, guaranteeing gender equality and empowering women. Indonesia made recommendations. 83. Ireland urged the inclusion of women and indigenous communities in peace talks, and expressed concern at the risks faced by those active in human rights, trade unions and land restitution. Impunity and the lack of access to justice for victims of gender-based violence should be addressed. Ireland made recommendations. 84. Italy commended the progress achieved in protecting human rights and the commitment to the reconciliation process. Colombia was encouraged to continue along that path. Italy made recommendations. 85. Kenya noted efforts to strengthen democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights. It commended action on poverty, housing, education and health care, and encouraged the Government to continue to tackle the challenges faced by Colombian society, particularly the most vulnerable. 86. Kyrgyzstan acknowledged the achievements in human rights policies, as well as policies to strengthen democracy, State legitimacy and the rule of law, and to introduce zero tolerance for human rights violations. It welcomed the 2012 bill defining sexual violence as a crime against humanity. Kyrgyzstan made recommendations. 87. Malaysia noted that, despite continuing challenges, Colombia had strengthened the rule of law through legislative and public policy initiatives. It took positive note of steps to address its previous recommendations on organized crime, drug trafficking and trafficking in women and girls. Malaysia made recommendations. 88. Mexico supported the peace process with the FARC and welcomed cooperation with special procedures and OHCHR and ratification of the International Convention for the 10

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