A/HRC/26/5 the problem of the lack of policies on the elimination of child labour. Hungary made recommendations. 35. Indonesia appreciated the tireless efforts made by Chile to promote and protect human rights and in particular to increase the protection of women, but it also believed that those efforts could be further strengthened. It made recommendations. 36. The Islamic Republic of Iran thanked Chile for the information concerning the implementation of the previous recommendations but expressed concern at a number of issues requiring clarification. It made recommendations. 37. Iraq welcomed the ratification of CPED and the introduction of the act on the protection of refugees. It commended measures to combat discrimination and to enhance the participation of citizens in public administration. Iraq made a recommendation. 38. Ireland was concerned about inconsistencies between the legal framework for, and the monitoring in practice of, employment conditions for domestic workers. It applauded efforts to combat domestic violence. It made recommendations. 39. Italy welcomed the adoption of the act on trafficking in persons and amendments to the Penal Code concerning domestic violence. It asked whether measures regarding the legal recognition of transgender persons were envisaged. Italy made recommendations. 40. Jordan commended ongoing efforts to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, particularly through the adoption of an act on combating discrimination, and appreciated the steps taken to strengthen the institutional framework. Jordan made recommendations. 41. Libya welcomed the report and appreciated all the efforts made and initiatives undertaken, including the establishment of the National Institute for Human Rights. It urged Chile to take steps to organize awareness-raising campaigns on human rights. 42. Liechtenstein acknowledged the efforts made to end discrimination against women and to promote women’s rights, and the commitment to international justice. It noted that the corporal punishment of children remained lawful in the home and in care institutions. It made recommendations. 43. Madagascar welcomed the creation of the National Institute for Human Rights, the ratification of the Statute of Rome and of CPED. It also noted the progress made by Chile in several fields, including the combat against all forms of discrimination, torture and poverty, the protection of vulnerable groups, indigenous peoples, women and children. Madagascar made recommendations. 44. Malaysia commended Chile for strengthening its institutional and legislative framework, for establishing a national human rights institution in 2009, for the progress made in improving women’s rights and for the entering into force of legislation on trafficking in persons in 2011. Malaysia made recommendations. 45. Djibouti congratulated Chile for its permanent engagement in all human rights and for having implemented most of the recommendations received during the first cycle. Djibouti made recommendations. 46. Mexico applauded efforts to prepare for the review, which had included civil society. It recognized the progress that had been made regarding the application of ILO Convention No. 169 and the structures set up to strengthen the participation of indigenous peoples in public life. Mexico made recommendations. 47. Montenegro acknowledged the commitment to improving the situation of indigenous people through, inter alia, programmes for health care and education for indigenous women. Montenegro asked for information concerning activities to promote inclusiveness and the participation of vulnerable groups, whether the Government intended 6

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