A/HRC/19/17 explained what actions had been taken to face these challenges. It gave details in this regard. 51. Regarding questions raised regarding the Provedoria, Timor-Leste stated that it valued the work of that institution and that both the judiciary and the disciplinary organs in various Government structures were committed to implementing and following-up on its recommendations. Concrete information was provided in this regard. It was added that the Government was committed to providing the Provedoria with adequate financial resources and that there had been an increase in the resources provided. 52. Canada congratulated Timor-Leste’s efforts to protect human rights through the cooperation with the United Nations system, the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation, and the Commission of Truth and Friendship. Canada noted progress in terms of security and defence measures, and the adoption of the Law against Domestic Violence in 2010. It raised concerns about victims of domestic violence who did not receive adequate justice and urged Timor-Leste to strengthen protection of minority religious groups. Canada made recommendations. 53. Vietnam noted with satisfaction that, despite challenges, Timor-Leste had been striving to build its institutional and legal framework for human rights protection, and that Timor-Leste attached value to tolerance and reconciliation. Recent efforts to promote social and economic rights, particularly in the areas of health care, primary education and social security, were also encouraging. Vietnam made recommendations. 54. Malaysia was encouraged by the fact that Timor-Leste had put in place strong legal and institutional human rights frameworks, including the Human Rights and Justice Ombudsman accredited with “A” status. Malaysia welcomed Timor-Leste’s effort to accede to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Malaysia made recommendations. 55. Estonia commended Timor-Leste for having become a party to many international human rights instruments and adopting human rights-related laws. It noted the ongoing reconciliation process and wished Timor-Leste success in this regard. Noting its past engagement with the establishment of the Foreign Service and with the monitoring of elections in Timor-Leste, Estonia stated that it would continue to follow developments in the country. It made recommendations. 56. Ireland welcomed Timor-Leste’s consultation process in preparation for its UPR and noted it had faced challenges since independence in building administrative structures and creating a culture of respect for human rights. It welcomed the independent national body for human rights’ protection and the Anti-Corruption Commission. It welcomed the Basic Law on Education and noted challenges being addressed to ensure drinking water and sanitation. It noted that the international community must continue a partnership approach with Timor-Leste. It made recommendations. 57. China appreciated Timor-Leste’s efforts in the protection of human rights and its accession to core human rights treaties. It noted that Timor-Leste endeavoured to promote employment, health care and education, and to safeguard basic supplies of food, drinking water and housing, as well as to ensure protection for vulnerable groups. China understood Timor-Leste’s challenges with regard to socio-economic development and human rights protection, and hoped that the international community would continue to provide assistance. 58. Poland congratulated Timor-Leste for its progress since independence in the areas of social development and human rights. It noted with appreciation the establishment of several institutions and legislation and policies in this field. It welcomed its cooperation with the United Nations system. It noted with concern that Timor-Leste was still not party 10