A/HRC/13/3 implementation of the national plan to combat smuggling and illegal trafficking of migrants. Bolivia made recommendations. 68. Peru recognized the efforts of the Dominican Republic in favour of women, such as electoral law 12.200, which increased to 33 per cent the quota for women in public positions, and expressed the hope that the legislative measures would result in the short term in a higher representation of women in the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. Peru asked the delegation to provide more information on the impact of the school subsidy and “Eating Comes First” programmes. Peru also asked if the Dominican Republic was considering extending a permanent invitation to the special procedures mechanisms. Peru made recommendations. 69. Jamaica was pleased to note the emphasis of the State on protecting the human rights of vulnerable groups. Jamaica congratulated the State for having the second highest school enrolment rate in Latin America. Jamaica also recognized the efforts made to combat human trafficking and improve victim protection mechanisms and to promote and protect civil and political rights, for example by reforming and guaranteeing the independence of the judiciary and providing human rights training to law enforcement officials. 70. The United Arab Emirates noted the progress achieved in the field of women’s rights, especially in achieving equality between men and women before the law. It expressed its appreciation for the important initiative to set up a Ministry for Women in 1990. Several practical steps in favour of women has also been adopted, such as the adoption of electoral law 12.200 (see para. 68 above) and act No. 13.200, which stressed that applications for positions such as commissioners and deputy commissioners, should be of alternate sexes. The United Arab Emirates enquired about the outcomes of the national plan to encourage equality between man and women and of the equality and development offices set up in all government branches to ensure the follow-up of the plan. 71. The Maldives congratulated the State for its commitment to human rights, as evidenced by its ratification of most core human rights convention. Noting that genderbased violence remained a problem in the country and often went unreported, the Maldives wondered if the State had given consideration to asking the Special Rapporteur on violence against women for advice on steps to eliminate violence against women. 72. Chile congratulated the Dominican Republic for its report highlighting progress made in recent years, as well as problems and challenges.. Chile noted with satisfaction the important progress made with regard to the human rights of women, children and migrants, underscoring the institutionalization of the women’s and youth affairs ministries, the National Plan for Gender Equality, the reduction of the number of children and adolescents exposed to the worst forms of child labour and the adoption of laws and action plans to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling. Chile made recommendations. 73. Colombia made reference to the progress made for the strengthening of the institutional framework for the protection of human rights and asked the delegation to share more information on the establishment of the neighbourhood prosecutor’s offices (fiscalías barriales) and their impact with regard to facilitating access to justice for the most vulnerable sectors. Colombia congratulated the Dominican Republic for its important efforts and progress made in the areas of penitentiary reform and public access to health services. Colombia made recommendations. 74. Ecuador highlighted the Dominican Republic’s efforts and commitment in the promotion of all human rights and encouraged it to consider developing and implementing a national human rights plan and establishing a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles, as highlighted in the concluding observations of treaty bodies. Ecuador expressed its sincere willingness to support all efforts of the Dominican 12