A/HRC/19/17 constraints are posted on the extranet of the universal periodic review when available.1 Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 26. Singapore noted that, as a very young country, Timor-Leste continued to face challenges in its nation building, but that it had taken positive steps to enhance capacities, particularly in education and health. Singapore welcomed the 2008 Basic Law on Education, which would help to raise education levels and develop a skilled workforce. It also welcomed efforts in setting up a National Health Institute to improve the qualifications of nurses, midwives, pharmacists and laboratory professionals, as well as efforts in fighting communicable diseases through awareness-raising and improvements in the system for diagnosis and treatment. Singapore made recommendations. 27. Algeria commended the commitment of the young Government in the major human rights conventions. It appreciated the progress achieved in the areas of human rights, security and economic development by stressing the country’s improvement in the Human Development Index since 2005. Algeria indicated that the successful holding of the 2012 elections should be another determining test for the consolidation of democracy in the country. It made recommendations. 28. Indonesia commended Timor-Leste’s efforts in instituting legal frameworks for the promotion of human rights and the establishment of various human rights mechanisms. It also welcomed the fact that the Ombudsman had been brought in line with the Paris Principles, and that Timor-Leste had ratified seven core human rights instruments. It recognized efforts to guarantee fundamental freedoms and access to justice, health and education. Indonesia noted that it was committed to mutual cooperation and particularly welcomed progress in implementing the recommendations of the Commission on Truth and Friendship. It made recommendations. 29. Myanmar was encouraged by efforts to increase protection of women’s rights and noted the establishment of institutions such as the National Human Rights Commission. It welcomed efforts to combat discrimination through awareness-raising. Myanmar expressed its understanding of challenges in tackling developmental issues, but nevertheless wished to see progress in socio-economic and cultural development. It made a recommendation. 30. Sri Lanka noted that almost 60 per cent of the population of Timor-Leste was under the age of 24. In this regard, it highlighted the importance of continued enhancement of the quality of, and access to education and healthcare. It also commended national initiatives to eliminate illiteracy, and measures to combat human trafficking and assist victims. It noted significant progress in the health sector and the agreement with Cuba to train Timorese doctors. It encouraged further development of the education and health sector, and continued action to eliminate poverty. It requested to ensure the promotion of rights of women as a central goal of the national human rights strategy. 31. Thailand welcomed the transfer of security and law enforcement duty from UNMIT to the national police force. Thailand noted that the lack of development infrastructure and human resources in Timor-Leste prevented its people from full enjoyment of their human rights. Thailand noted that responsibility falls on international community to assist TimorLeste more in its pursuit of peace and prosperity. Thailand had been providing development assistance to Timor-Leste. Thailand made a recommendation. 1 6 Israel, Mexico, Slovakia, Maldives, Iran (Islamic Republic of), United States of America, Kyrgyzstan, Albania, Monaco, Bangladesh, Latvia, Angola, Cape Verde and Luxembourg.

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