A/HRC/16/10 the issuance of a standing invitation to international human rights mechanisms. Owing to financial and technical restraints, Honduras continued to face difficulties in its judicial development and provision of social security. China called on the international community to increase financial and technical assistance to Honduras in order to support the country’s capacity to better protect and promote human rights. 50. The United States of America welcomed the investigations into the killings of journalists since March 2010 and congratulated Honduras on having created the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights and the Secretariat for the Development of Indigenous and AfroHonduran Peoples. It was concerned about the killings, intimidations and abuses of persons belonging to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. The United States made recommendations. 51. The Republic of Korea asked for information about the activities of the Truth Commission. It acknowledged Honduras’ significant progress in promoting and protecting women’s and children’s rights. It asked about the challenges Honduras was facing in the fight against crime and the measures it was planning to take to overcome them. The Republic of Korea made a recommendation. 52. Spain recognized Honduras’ efforts to overcome the negative impact on human rights caused by the political crisis of June 2009. It welcomed the issuance of a standing invitation to special procedures, the request to host an OHCHR office and the establishment of a Truth Commission. Spain noted the persistent situation of impunity in Honduras. Spain made recommendations. 53. Austria expressed concern about discrimination against indigenous minorities, Afrodescendant and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. It inquired about measures taken to protect the lands of indigenous communities and to address discrimination against minorities in the labour market. It was also concerned about increasing attacks against human rights defenders and about the climate of impunity and corruption. Austria made recommendations. 54. The Czech Republic expressed concern about the increasing homicide rate in Honduras, especially with regard to the situation of journalists. It underlined the need to combat impunity and to better protect the rights of most vulnerable groups. The Czech Republic made recommendations. 55. Panama recognized the efforts made by Honduras to overcome the challenges it faced in the promotion and protection of human rights. It welcomed the establishment of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights as well as the National Human Rights Plan of Action. Panama praised Honduras for the issuance of a standing invitation to the special procedures mechanisms. Panama made recommendations. 56. Guatemala highlighted the establishment of the Truth Commission, the standing invitation extended to special procedures and the request for the establishment of an OHCHR presence. It noted with interest initiatives on migration and gender-based violence, welcomed measures to eradicate child labour, and asked Honduras to share its practices. It requested information about measures to compensate families for the lack of revenues derived from child labour, and on measures to harmonize domestic legislation with international instruments. 57. Costa Rica noted with satisfaction the efforts devoted to the process of national reconciliation and unity. It also identified some positive aspects in the field of human rights, including measures to combat discrimination and violence against women, as well as actions to protect children and adolescents. Costa Rica encouraged Honduras to continue efforts to strengthen its judicial system. Costa Rica made recommendations. 9