A/HRC/21/4 taken to prevent children from working in mines and plantations. Honduras made a recommendation. 66. Hungary appreciated efforts to fight poverty and expressed interest in knowing more about the practical implementation of the National Plan for Good Living. It also asked to receive more information about the exact competences of the Constitutional Court. Hungary made recommendations. 67. India applauded efforts and achievements in poverty reduction and welcomed the commitment made by Ecuador in that regard. It encouraged Ecuador to take measures to further the enjoyment of the freedom of expression, including with regard to the media. India made recommendations. 68. Indonesia expressed its appreciation for measures to implement the recommendations from the 2008 universal periodic review process. It welcomed the enactment of the National Plan for Good Living and applauded efforts in the field of the right to education. Indonesia made recommendations. 69. Iran (Islamic Republic of) congratulated Ecuador for adopting an independent economic policy. It recognized the efforts made by Ecuador towards improving its citizens’ quality of life by increasing its public investment in health, education and housing. Iran made recommendations. 70. Iraq appreciated the efforts made by Ecuador to strengthen concepts of democracy and human rights and basic freedoms. It referred to human rights instruments ratified by Ecuador and the establishment of the Defensoría del Pueblo. Iraq made recommendations. 71. Latvia, while noting the standing invitation by Ecuador to the special procedures mechanisms, noted that several requests from them to visit Ecuador had not yet been accepted. Latvia made recommendations. 72. Lebanon praised Ecuador for increasing access to health and education services and for efforts to reduce poverty. It commended the policy to promote a multicultural society and to guarantee cultural rights. Lebanon made recommendations. 73. Liechtenstein welcomed the adoption of the Crimes against Humanity Act. Liechtenstein noted that corporal punishment was still not prohibited at home. It noted that Ecuador was setting up a specialized body of judges to tackle violence against women, however it expressed concerns regarding access to justice for victims. Liechtenstein made recommendations. 74. Luxembourg welcomed the programmes to combat poverty, efforts to combat child malnutrition and to guarantee the right to food. It was concerned about allegations of intimidation against journalists and human rights defenders. It noted that progress should be made regarding the situation of women. Luxembourg made recommendations. 75. Malaysia noted the 2008 Constitution, the establishment of the National Plan for Good Living, and progress regarding women’s rights. Malaysia asked Ecuador to share information on the progress made regarding the judiciary and violence against women. Malaysia made recommendations. 76. Mexico recognized that Ecuador had made constitutional progress, such as the approval of the use of referendums and in making registration in the social security system compulsory. It commended Ecuador for the adoption of the law to tackle violence against women and domestic violence. Mexico made recommendations. 77. Morocco noted the human rights instruments ratified by Ecuador and its cooperation with special procedures. It welcomed the new Constitution, which recognized that Ecuador was a multicultural State. Morocco made recommendations. 9