A/HRC/16/10 73. Ecuador stated that it was participating in this review although it did not recognize the Government of Honduras. Ecuador was participating in order to make a contribution to the effective monitoring of, respect for and the promotion of the human rights of the Honduran people, with whom, regardless of the country’s authorities, it felt fraternity and solidarity. It recognized the efforts made to promote the rights of women and children. Ecuador made recommendations. 74. Singapore commended Honduras for having established the Truth Commission and for placing emphasis on strengthening the rule of law. It thanked Honduras for sharing its practices on how to tackle human rights challenges, such as prison conditions. Singapore also commended Honduras for the priority accorded to health, a healthy environment, education, decent housing, work, the situation of women, children, young and old people and persons with disabilities. 75. El Salvador recognized Honduras efforts in re-establishing social harmony. It asked Honduras to take into consideration concerns expressed by international human rights bodies and to strengthen its collaboration with them. The universal periodic review process provided the country with an opportunity to strengthen its efforts in seeking reconciliation among all Hondurans and overcoming the situation that had affected human rights in Honduras. 76. Nigeria welcomed the establishment of the Ministry of Human Rights and Justice and the Truth Commission. It appreciated Honduras’ efforts to provide health-care facilities, particularly for vulnerable groups. Nigeria noted the pressing challenges faced by Honduras in promoting and protecting human rights, particularly regarding democratic governance, past abuses, corruption, trafficking in persons and violence against women. It stated that Honduras would continue to need the support of the international community. Nigeria made recommendations. 77. Angola noted Honduras’ efforts to improve the human rights situation despite the challenges it faced. It inquired about the effects of the food security policy, particularly addressing indigenous peoples and the most vulnerable groups. It also asked for further information about the results of and lessons learned from the launching of the national programme on education for indigenous peoples and peoples of African descent. Angola made a recommendation. 78. Honduras was committed to formulating social policies that could have an impact on the lives of those most affected, including women and children. Reference was made to programmes, such as the system of conditional cash transfers and related programmes, being promoted by the State Secretariat of Social Development. 79. In concluding, the delegation thanked all delegations that had addressed questions and recommendations to it. The delegation reaffirmed that in Honduras there was no State policy of curtailing human rights. It also noted that the universal periodic review process had allowed all to recognize, beyond the political differences, the universal interest in protecting and placing in proper perspective the needs of the people, including those suffering human rights violations. 80. Honduras recognized the fundamental role played by human rights defenders at the most critical recent political juncture in the country. Honduras thanked the international organizations, in particular OHCHR, for having already sent an Adviser to the country, and expressed the hope that an office would soon be opened. 12