A/HRC/21/4 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 32. During the interactive dialogue, 73 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 33. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) noted the measures taken to eliminate child labour. It congratulated Ecuador for its work in favour of the most vulnerable groups, particularly persons with disabilities. It requested Ecuador to elaborate on the Manuela Espejo solidarity mission. Venezuela made recommendations. 34. Belgium referred to the number of journalists who had been prosecuted since 2007, as well as to an increase in criminal prosecutions against protesters. Belgium further asked whether an evaluation of the policy to combat child labour had been conducted. Belgium made recommendations. 35. Bolivia (Plurinational State of) highlighted progress made in areas such as the recognition of intercultural, ethnic, gender and religious diversity. It acknowledged the creation of a collective consciousness about Mother Earth. Bolivia asked about policies and actions regarding social inclusion and poverty reduction. Bolivia made a recommendation. 36. Brazil welcomed progress made in the field of poverty reduction and for the protection of public social spending. It congratulated Ecuador for its policy in support of persons with disabilities. Brazil encouraged Ecuador to continue to combat domestic violence. Brazil made a recommendation. 37. Cambodia praised the efforts made by Ecuador to combat poverty through social policies, and to mainstream gender perspectives into policies. Cambodia noted the State’s efforts to carry out a judiciary reform and steps taken to protect children. Cambodia made a recommendation. 38. Canada asked about measures taken by Ecuador to ensure that judges, when adjudicating cases, were protected from undue influence. It commended Ecuador on its recent efforts to address weaknesses in the justice system and introduce reforms to the judiciary and the police. Canada made recommendations. 39. Chile noted the poverty reduction in Ecuador during the previous five years. It welcomed the Manuela Espejo solidarity mission aimed at promoting the rights of persons with disabilities and asked about the background to the initiative. Chile made recommendations. 40. China appreciated the national Plan for Good Living, the reduction in poverty and the increase in social expenditure. It noted with appreciation measures taken by Ecuador regarding economic social and cultural rights, and the rights of women and persons with disabilities. China called for continuing international assistance to Ecuador. China made a recommendation. 41. Colombia praised the progress made by Ecuador in the implementation of the recommendations of the universal periodic review and its voluntary pledges. It highlighted progress made in reducing poverty and the fight against discrimination and violence. Colombia appreciated the protection provided to migrants. Colombia made a recommendation. 42. The Congo referred to international human rights instruments ratified by Ecuador; the strengthening of its constitutional framework and national mechanisms to protect human rights; the incorporation of a system of social rehabilitation for persons deprived of liberty and the improvement of the penitentiary system. 43. Costa Rica commended Ecuador for the adoption of the new Constitution establishing a normative human rights framework. It highlighted the creation of the national 6