A/HRC/33/5 55. Montenegro highlighted achievements in reducing hunger and undernourishment. It asked about actions taken to establish rehabilitation programmes and support services for victims of human trafficking, as well prosecution and punishment of offenders. 56. Morocco noted with satisfaction the accession by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to international human rights treaties during the past six years. It welcomed the country’s efforts to protect the rights of children and combat domestic violence. 57. Namibia welcomed the adoption of the Domestic Violence Act and the national action plan to address gender-based violence. It was pleased to note that the death sentence had last been carried out in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 1993. 58. The Netherlands welcomed efforts by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to advance women’s rights and the rights of the child. It indicated however, that, as noted by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, there was room for improvement in the protection of rights in same-sex relationships. 59. Nicaragua welcomed improvements in the legal and institutional framework and the implementation of policies and programmes aimed at improving the human rights of women and children. 60. Pakistan believed that the Status of Children Act, the national action plan to end gender-based violence and the Domestic Violence Act would further contribute to the protection and promotion of rights of children and women. 61. Panama recognized the efforts by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and its commitment to promote, protect and respect fundamental human rights. It valued the work to harmonize national legislation in specific areas. 62. The Philippines acknowledged progress and noted challenges and constraints being faced by the country as a small island developing State particularly vulnerable to various global economic shocks. It called on the international community to extend assistance to the country. 63. Portugal commended Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for achieving universal access to primary and secondary education. It took note with appreciation of the fact that since 1995 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines had applied a de facto moratorium on the death penalty. 64. Sierra Leone highlighted the establishment of a poverty reduction strategy and the Domestic Violence Act. It encouraged Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to strengthen its regional collaboration in combating trafficking in persons, expedite juvenile justice legal reforms and maintain its de facto moratorium on the death penalty. 65. Slovenia welcomed information on social security measures to assist those in need, particularly the Home Help for the Elderly Programme. It further commended Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for its achievements in realizing the right to food and the right to education. 66. South Africa commended Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, in particular for the adoption of the Domestic Violence Act, as well as the implementation of human rights education campaigns, including a reproductive rights awareness campaign. 67. Spain congratulated Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for the creation of the national committee for children’s rights, the adoption of the Domestic Violence Act and the signature and ratification of a number of international human rights instruments, such as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. GE.16-11831 9