A/HRC/16/10 64. Chile recognized Honduras’ efforts to respond to the challenges that had arisen from the political and institutional crisis. It praised the issuance of a standing invitation to international human rights mechanisms, the establishment of a National Plan of Action for Human Rights and the readiness to open an OHCHR office. It welcomed the creation of a Truth Commission. Chile made recommendations. 65. Colombia welcomed Honduras’ request for the opening of an OHCHR office, which reflected the country’s commitment to the United Nations human rights system. Colombia expressed its support for the implementation of the compromise emanating from the Guaymuras Dialogue-Tegucigalpa-San José Accord, stressing the importance of the creation of the Truth Commission. It highlighted Honduras’ commitment to clearing up the cases involving the murder of journalists, and encouraged the country to continue efforts to protect them. Colombia made recommendations. 66. Argentina stated that it did not recognize the Government of Honduras. It noted that, given the situation of grave human rights violations, which had increased since the coup d’état, it had decided to make a presentation during the interactive dialogue. Argentina made recommendations. 67. Switzerland welcomed the establishment of the Truth Commission, the creation of new entities entrusted with promoting human rights, the issuance of a standing invitation to international human rights mechanisms, and the proposal for the opening of an OHCHR office. Switzerland noted with concern the persistent violations of human rights, particularly in relation to insecurity, the fight against impunity, freedom of expression and freedom of the press. Switzerland made recommendations. 68. Paraguay indicated that its intervention in the dialogue did not imply a change in its position regarding the Government of Honduras. Paraguay welcomed the establishment of the Truth Commission and the extension of a standing invitation to the special procedures. It encouraged Honduras to ensure the protection of human rights defenders and freedom of expression. 69. Ghana commended Honduras’ efforts to address the challenges of the national health system and to promote women’s rights. Ghana noted with concern the high poverty and illiteracy rates among the indigenous and Afro-Honduran peoples and asked about the implementation of programmes to improve the situation of indigenous peoples. Ghana urged Honduras to consider the assessment made in 2005 by the Special Rapporteur on racism and to take steps to address racial discrimination. Ghana made recommendations. 70. Slovenia welcomed Honduras’ efforts to bring its national legislation into line with international standards, the establishment of a Truth Commission and the issuance of an open invitation to international human rights bodies. It noted with concern the continued impunity for human rights violations that had occurred in the aftermath of the coup d’état. Slovenia made a recommendation. 71. Japan encouraged Honduras to continue its efforts to re-establish democracy and praised efforts made to harmonize domestic legislation with international standards and progress made on gender equality. It also welcomed the establishment of the Truth Commission and the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. Japan expressed concern about increasing incidents of violence against women, including femicide. Japan made recommendations. 72. Peru noted the challenges faced by Honduras in strengthening its democratic institutions, the rule of law and the promotion and protection of human rights to prevent a repetition of the serious situation that had undermined the constitutional order of the country. Peru made recommendations. 11