A/HRC33/15 29. In September 2015, in order to build on the progress achieved under the Millennium Development Goals, Trinidad and Tobago had joined the rest of the international community in adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and had embarked on the implementation of that global development agenda in the context of the Government’s national development plan, “Vision 2030”. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 30. During the interactive dialogue, 56 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue can be found in section II of the present report. 31. The Netherlands welcomed the ongoing parliamentary debate on equal rights and non-discrimination with regard to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community. Since discrimination based on sexual orientation remained prevalent, the Netherlands highlighted the need to improve the fulfilment of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 32. Nicaragua highlighted the reforms and improvements in the areas of children’s rights, the rights of persons with disabilities and combating human trafficking, as well as efforts towards the restitution of women’s rights. It commended the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the establishment of an interministerial committee to oversee its implementation. Nicaragua encouraged Trinidad and Tobago to pay particular attention to vulnerable groups. 33. Nigeria noted the broad consultations, involving national institutions and nongovernmental organizations, carried out during the compilation of the report of Trinidad and Tobago. It highlighted the fact that the recommendations accepted during the previous universal periodic review had been implemented. Nigeria commended the Trafficking in Persons Act, which provided for the establishment of a counter-trafficking unit, and noted the review of the Administration of Justice Act and the establishment of a Juvenile Court. 34. Norway, noting the legislative reforms relating to violence against women, said that the high level of gender-based violence nevertheless remained a concern. Norway was also worried about the continued stigmatization of and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, as well as those living with HIV. It noted with concern that Trinidad and Tobago had failed to outlaw child marriage. 35. Pakistan noted that, despite resource constraints, Trinidad and Tobago had made efforts to implement the majority of the recommendations made during the first cycle of the universal periodic review. It commended the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and stressed that the Children Act, 2012, the child protection units, the National Health Card system and policies related to the elimination of discrimination against women would contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights. 36. Panama acknowledged the efforts made to combat corruption and recognized that it was a systemic problem hindering the full enjoyment of human rights. It highlighted achievements in the field of children’s rights and the rights of persons with disabilities. 37. Paraguay welcomed the significant legislative progress made, but urged further action to eliminate discrimination against women, to empower women in decision-making processes and to eradicate violence against women. Paraguay was worried by the fact that, in certain cases, 12-year-old children could marry legally. 38. The Philippines acknowledged the enactment of the Trafficking in Persons Act in accordance with the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against 7