A/HRC/26/3 78. Togo congratulated New Zealand on progress made since the first UPR cycle. It commended the ratification of OP-CRC-SC and the close cooperation with human rights mechanisms, in particular the financial contributions made to OHCHR activities. Togo made recommendations. 79. Trinidad and Tobago commended New Zealand on strengthening the partnership between the Government and Māori. It applauded the efforts made following the Canterbury earthquakes to rebuild the city, especially with respect to creating sustainable and meaningful employment for women. It made recommendations. 80. Tunisia noted progress made since 2010, including the ratification of OP-CRC-SC and the preparation of the Second National Action Plan on Human Rights. It encouraged further efforts to combat discrimination with a view to eliminating stereotypes of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Tunisia made recommendations. 81. Turkey commended New Zealand for its commitment to the rule of law. It applauded specific efforts to eliminate socioeconomic disparities among various population groups, particularly Māori people, minority and migrant groups. It noted that, despite efforts to reduce child poverty and abuse, further action was necessary. Turkey made recommendations. 82. Ukraine praised efforts to implement various recommendations made during the first UPR cycle. It encouraged the Government to reinforce efforts to combat trafficking in persons and to strengthen policy and practice to prevent the sexual exploitation and abuse of migrants, especially children. Ukraine made recommendations. 83. Algeria welcomed efforts to protect Māori and persons with disabilities, and to strengthen gender equality. It encouraged the New Zealand Human Rights Commission to continue developing the Second National Action Plan. It recognized that further efforts were needed to combat child poverty and all forms of discrimination and to strengthen migrants’ rights. Algeria made recommendations. 84. The United States of America commended efforts to strengthen the partnership between the Government and Māori regarding the settlement of historical claims under the Treaty of Waitangi. It expressed concern at the challenges relating to trafficking in persons, such as identification of victims. It made recommendations. 85. Uruguay praised progress made with regard to protecting children against abuse and abandonment and in reducing domestic violence. It also highlighted the ratification of OPCRC-SC and support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Uruguay made recommendations. 86. Viet Nam applauded the continued efforts of New Zealand and its achievements in the areas of legislative reform, strengthening of human rights institutions, and the rights of children, persons with disabilities, Māori and Pacifika people. Viet Nam made recommendations. 87. Afghanistan noted with satisfaction steps taken to ensure respect for the human rights of citizens during decision-making processes. It commended the Government’s considerable investment in essential health care and transport infrastructure, and in housing rebuilding programmes. Afghanistan made a recommendation. 88. Albania commended New Zealand for its commitment to safeguarding cultural diversity and including all population groups in all areas of public life. It welcomed the welfare reform which aimed to redress socioeconomic disparities and to provide assistance, especially to marginalized communities and vulnerable groups. 89. The United Kingdom commended New Zealand for recognizing the problem of domestic violence and noted the measures in place to address that issue. It also noted the 11