A/HRC/24/6 current mandate. It expressed concern about possible effects of the constitutional reform of military jurisdiction. Sweden made recommendations. 42. Switzerland noted with satisfaction the follow-up on its recommendations. It welcomed the measures taken to establish a constructive dialogue with the civil society. It made recommendations. 43. Thailand welcomed the peace talks and the commitment of Colombia to guarantee the rights of victims of the conflict to truth, justice, reparations and non-repetition. It remained concerned by reports of continued expansion of illegal armed groups following the demobilization of paramilitary groups. Thailand made recommendations. 44. Trinidad and Tobago recognized the Government’s commitment to stabilize the situation after the announcement of a peace process with the FARC. It urged Colombia to continue its engagement against human trafficking. It noted and welcomed the ratification by Colombia of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. It made recommendations. 45. Tunisia highlighted the measures on the rights of victims of the conflict. It encouraged Colombia to ensure a favourable environment for human rights defenders and journalists and to rapidly put into practice the provisions of the newly ratified Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It made a recommendation. 46. Turkey welcomed efforts to strengthen the rule of law and action against corruption. It commended Colombia for actions undertaken to guarantee gender equality and to empower women. Turkey made a recommendation. 47. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland commended the national guarantees process and plans for a national human rights policy. It strongly welcomed the peace negotiations with the FARC and supported the announcement of a mechanism for civil society participation. It made recommendations. 48. The United States of America commended Colombia for steps taken to reach a peaceful resolution of the long-standing conflict. It recognized recent public statements underscoring the commitment of Colombia to prevent impunity for human rights violations. It expressed concern about the inconsistent application of labour laws. The United States made recommendations. 49. Uruguay highlighted efforts to strengthen the rule of law, and those aimed at putting an end to the violence generated by the internal armed conflict, in particular steps taken within the framework of a peace process between the Government and the FARC. Uruguay made recommendations. 50. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela highlighted efforts by Colombia to reduce poverty and the implementation of programmes to protect elderly people without a pension or in extreme poverty. It noted the free primary and secondary education and the Government’s successful literacy programme. It made a recommendation. 51. Viet Nam noted with satisfaction that Colombia had made steady progress in the areas of socioeconomic development and human rights promotion and protection. It highlighted efforts and achievements made through the implementation of important national programmes and mechanisms. It made recommendations. 52. Algeria referred to efforts of Colombia to promote human rights despite challenges, as reflected in the national report. In particular, it underlined the National Development Plan for 2010-2014, which established human rights goals and pointed the way towards social inclusion and reconciliation. Algeria made recommendations. 7