A/HRC/29/7 53. Australia welcomed the commitment to incorporating recently ratified human rights conventions into domestic legislation. It raised concerns about the attempts to increase internet censorship, the socioeconomic development of the civil society, the disappearance of Sombath Somphone and the unequal treatment of minority religious groups. 54. Bangladesh noted the implementation of various projects related to poverty eradication and the decline in the percentage of people living in poverty. It praised the efforts made on children and women’s rights. 55. Belarus noted with satisfaction the wide consultations conducted with civil society in the preparation of the second national report. It appreciated the efforts in poverty reduction and development. 56. Belgium urged an extension of a standing invitation to all special procedures. It expressed concerns about restrictions on freedom of expression, freedom of press, assembly and association, and enquired about the status of the investigation into the disappearance of Sombath Somphone. 57. Bhutan praised the enactment and amendment of important national laws resulting in positive reforms in human rights development since its first UPR. It commended the establishment of several inter-agency mechanisms to promote and protect human rights. 58. Brazil welcomed the implementation of the Seventh National Socioeconomic Plan and the efforts for unexploded ordnance survey and clearance. It noted with satisfaction the ratification of CAT in 2012, and encouraged a comprehensive definition of discrimination in compliance with the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). 59. Brunei Darussalam welcomed the reforms in the national education sector to improve better access to education in urban and rural areas. It commended the expansion of the public health network, the implementation of health insurance and free health treatment for children under five. 60. Cambodia commended the promotion of gender equality and the protection of children and women’s rights through various international conventions as well as national strategies and programmes. It praised the development of capacity-building on human rights, including training for Government and law enforcement officials. 61. Canada enquired about the steps taken to ensure full compliance with CAT at all levels of authority. It expressed concern about the condition and treatment of thousands of Hmong people repatriated from Thailand, and their freedom of religion and belief. 62. Chile highlighted several initiatives aimed at implementing the recommendations from the first UPR cycle, particularly the 2009 Master Plan on Promoting the Rule of Law. 63. China appreciated implementation of the accepted recommendations from the first cycle. It noted the progress made in achieving the Millennium Development Goals, strengthening the education sector, health, culture and adequate housing. 64. Costa Rica noted the progress made since the first cycle. It highlighted measures to ensure the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights and to fight poverty. It acknowledged reforms to guarantee the rule of law inviting the country to continue such efforts. 65. Cuba noted implementation of the accepted recommendations from the first UPR cycle, and human rights challenges faced by the country. It commended not only the efforts to reduce poverty, but also the national strategies aimed at reforming the health and education sectors. 8