A/HRC/29/7 89. Regarding penitentiaries, the delegation highlighted that the Government attached importance to building and developing prison infrastructures by allocating government budget to improve the living conditions and well-being of inmates. The delegation also noted that the Somsanga Rehabilitation Centre established in 1996 provided drug detoxification, rehabilitation and vocational training activities. Since its establishment, 25,984 drug-addicted patients had been treated at the Centre. 90. Ghana welcomed the steps taken to reduce poverty, raise the standard of living and improve labour laws, including the enactment of a social security law. 91. The Holy See commended steps to reduce poverty, improve health care and provide greater access to education, and ratification of CAT. It stated, however, that some situations required urgent attention. 92. Honduras acknowledged efforts to implement previous UPR recommendations, including poverty alleviation. It welcomed actions aimed at prioritizing gender equality and eliminating discrimination against women, laws and plans to fight human trafficking, and the Legal Sector Master Plan on the Development of the Rule of Law. 93. Hungary commended the ratification of CAT, and recognized the amendments to Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Law. It expressed concern about reports of discrimination against Christians and certain ethnic groups, while noting processes to amend the Prime Minister’s Decree on Management and Protection of Religion. 94. India welcomed efforts to align domestic legislation with international human rights instruments and noted the establishment of the National Steering Committee on Human Rights. It praised National Assembly priorities towards development, measures to combat human trafficking and achievements in addressing violence against women. 95. Indonesia appreciated efforts to implement the Legal Sector Master Plan on the Development of the Rule of Law; and welcomed the National Socioeconomic Development Plan. It acknowledged contributions to regional human rights through the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights. 96. The Islamic Republic of Iran noted improvements in education for children in urban and rural areas through the National Education Reform Strategy, and appreciated the National Action Plan on Anti-Human Trafficking. 97. Ireland noted the progress made in combating human trafficking, including the establishment of a Steering Committee and National Action Plan. Ireland expressed deep concern about perceived failures to adequately investigate allegations of enforced disappearance of human rights defenders and discrimination against religious and other minorities. 98. Italy commended the ratification of CAT and the adoption of legislative measures to better implement human rights protections. Italy welcomed the de facto moratorium on the death penalty and the intention to revise Penal Law in accordance with article 6 of ICCPR. 99. Japan praised the engagement with ASEAN and the ratification of core human rights conventions. It appreciated the preparation to ratify ICPPED, noting the disappearance of a human rights defender, as well as measures to protect women and children. It encouraged measures to guarantee freedom of expression and association. 100. Kuwait noted efforts to promote human rights, particularly in the economic, social and cultural fields, and to combat poverty and fulfil the Millennium Development Goals. It encouraged the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to continue the efforts to promote the rights to work, education and health. 11