A/HRC/27/10 36. The Plurinational State of Bolivia noted progress and encouraged the country to continue to strengthen human rights protection at the institutional, legal and policy levels. 37. Botswana was concerned at reports of violations, including enforced disappearance, torture and arbitrary detention. It encouraged full cooperation with United Nations mechanisms. 38. Brazil encouraged the establishment of an additional mechanism for separated families. The vulnerable situation of women and children required urgent measures. 39. Burundi commended and encouraged further strengthening of the human rights education programme. It praised measures guaranteeing gender equality in all areas. 40. Canada enquired about the decrease in the political prisoner population, the causes of death and fulfilment of basic needs in detention, and the number of collective punishment detentions and of juvenile, elderly and pregnant detainees. 41. Chad encouraged efforts to continue to improve the human rights situation. It noted that the country was party to core international instruments. 42. Chile was concerned about the lack of openness, cooperation and dialogue. It encouraged the country to respond to recommendations received and to permit visits from special procedures mandate holders. 43. China commended measures to promote and protect human rights. It called on the international community to approach the situation in a fair and objective manner and to engage in constructive dialogues and cooperation with the country. 44. Costa Rica expressed concern that the “military first” policy prevented equitable distribution of resources. It urged the country to establish an NHRI. 45. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela praised the progress made over the reporting period, including the provision of rural health services through telemedicine and the modernization of facilities. 46. The Czech Republic was concerned about the human rights situation in the country as reported by the commission of inquiry. 47. The Democratic Republic of the Congo noted the adoption of laws; the signature of CRPD; and the ratification of the International Convention on the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. 48. Denmark expressed its regret that the country had declined to cooperate with the commission of inquiry, and expressed concern about reports of systematic torture in detention, a matter raised in UPR recommendations presented in 2009 that had not been accepted by the country. 49. Ecuador noted new legislation to protect the rights of vulnerable groups, and areas requiring additional efforts, especially regarding detention centres, where conditions should be improved. 50. Egypt noted challenges to combating domestic violence and human trafficking and to protecting children’s rights. It commended the new legislation and investment in education and health. 51. Estonia expressed regret at the country’s unwillingness to cooperate with the commission of inquiry, including its prevention of access to the country and rejection of the commission’s findings. 52. Ethiopia was encouraged that the country was on track to achieve MDG 4. It called on the international community to provide sustainable humanitarian assistance funding. 6