A/HRC/37/9 47. Indonesia welcomed the creation of the child protection system in Guatemala and its programmes addressing racial discrimination. It considered that cooperation with national human rights institutions was essential in that regard. 48. Iraq commended Guatemala for its progress in combating corruption, impunity and criminal organizations. It welcomed the Public Policy for Coexistence and Elimination of Racism and Racial Discrimination, the National Strategy for the Prevention of Malnutrition and the establishment of the Indigenous and Intercultural Affairs Cabinet. 49. Ireland encouraged Guatemala to continue addressing the continued inequality and exclusion of indigenous people. It welcomed the publication of a procedural guide for consulting peoples. It noted that harassment, intimidation, attacks and criminalization of human rights defenders remained issues of grave concern in Guatemala. 50. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed efforts to protect women from violence and tackle impunity and corruption. It expressed concern about the lack of progress on justice reform and urged Guatemala to protect the rights of human rights defenders and the freedom of the press. 51. Italy commended Guatemala for its positive developments in justice reform and appreciated its efforts to address violence against women and children. 52. Libya welcomed the efforts made by Guatemala to implement previous review recommendations, notably on promoting human rights and the rule of law. It commended Guatemala for the adoption of the Public Policy for Coexistence and Elimination of Racism and Racial Discrimination and for its efforts to protect justice officials and human rights defenders. 53. Lithuania noted with appreciation the voluntary commitments Guatemala had made and its efforts and the results it had achieved in the fight against impunity. 54. Luxembourg welcomed the national dialogue on justice reform and noted that it was an important step to ensure access to justice and the independence of the judiciary. Luxembourg expressed concern about the situation of human rights defenders and journalists. 55. Malaysia praised Guatemala for its efforts to address chronic malnutrition through its Zero Hunger Pact Initiative, and to enhance women’s productive capacity by helping them to establish small and micro-businesses. It commended Guatemala for its training programmes for indigenous women. 56. Maldives welcomed the general government policy for 2016–2020, which was aligned with the “Our Guatemala 2032” National Development Plan. It also welcomed the National Strategy to Prevent Chronic Malnutrition and the inclusive model to develop and strengthen the network of health services and human resources. 57. Mexico commended Guatemala for the establishment of its inter-agency antitrafficking commission and the progress made by the National Literacy Committee, the programmes on nutrition and care of women in vulnerable situations. 58. Montenegro acknowledged the progress Guatemala had made in combating corruption and impunity and encouraged it to strengthen its efforts to create an enabling environment for children, especially by prohibiting corporal punishment. Montenegro voiced concern about the high rates of violence against women and asked Guatemala to elaborate on its plans to raise awareness of that phenomenon. 59. Morocco welcomed the efforts of Guatemala to improve human rights, noting the measures it had taken to guarantee the right to food, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat violence against women, promote women’s political participation, protect children and promote the rights of children with disabilities. 60. The Netherlands welcomed the efforts made to promote human rights in the police and the judiciary, and highlighted the importance of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala in combating organized crime. It was concerned that many challenges remained, particularly concerning ill-treatment of human rights defenders and journalists, among others. 6