A/HRC/37/9 resources to ensure victims had access to justice. Slovenia commended Guatemala for its recent progress in addressing extrajudicial killings and corruption. 76. Spain commended Guatemala for its efforts to implement previous recommendations, the improvements it had made within human rights institutions and its progress in combating violence against women. It was concerned that minors were placed with convicted criminals in some State-run care institutions. It referred to the situation of human rights defenders. 77. Sweden noted that gender-based violence and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons was frequent in Guatemala, despite the measures that had been taken to strengthen the legal framework and address that phenomenon. Sweden noted that, in some cases, ordinary court judgments took into account human rights and a gender perspective, but prevention, resource allocation and implementation remained challenges. 78. Switzerland welcomed the results achieved in fighting corruption in Guatemala and the Constitutional Court decision on the unconstitutionality of the death penalty for civil offences, which it hoped would prompt the abolition of capital punishment. Switzerland was concerned that human rights defenders faced intimidation, attacks and reprisals and that indigenous populations faced discrimination. 79. Timor-Leste commended Guatemala for holding national consultations to prepare for the universal periodic review. It appreciated the adoption of a new hospital care protocol for victims of sexual violence and the establishment of a child protection system. 80. Ukraine welcomed the efforts of Guatemala to adopt the Institutional Strategic Plan, to extend the National Reparations Programme and to sign an agreement with Paraguay to install the SIMORE system. It was concerned about attacks on journalists and the lack of accountability for human rights violations. 81. Israel welcomed the adoption of the “Our Guatemala 2032” National Development Plan, the Comprehensive Differentiated Health Strategy for Transgender Persons in Guatemala 2016–2030, the National Strategy to Prevent Chronic Malnutrition 2016–2020, the Telematic Surveillance Act, the inter-agency anti-trafficking commission, the child protection system and the child pornography unit. 82. The United States of America commended Guatemala for its efforts to combat impunity and ensure institutional continuity, while expressing concern at the ousting of the Commissioner of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala and the criminalization of and violence against human rights defenders, journalists and justice sector staff. 83. Uruguay welcomed the national consultation that had been conducted with civil society organizations, which had identified as priorities for Guatemala the need to address violence against women and the situation of indigenous people. It praised the establishment of a Sexual Diversity Unit within the Office of the Human Rights Advocate. 84. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela took note of the efforts of Guatemala to uphold human rights. It was, however, concerned at the lack of independence of the judiciary, which was allegedly permeated by criminal organizations, resulting in impunity. It urged Guatemala to investigate all cases of killing, intimidation, violence, arbitrary detention and defamation of human rights defenders and journalists. It raised concern about violence against children and young people in State-run care institutions. 85. Algeria welcomed the progress made by Guatemala on the promotion and protection of human rights, particularly in the areas of development, racial discrimination, human trafficking, penitentiary reform, child protection and sexual violence. 86. Angola commended Guatemala for the progress made in the social and economic sectors. It noted with concern, however, the difficulties concerning access to health and education, and regarding child labour. 8