A/HRC/26/7 81. Spain commended Uruguay for its recent recognition of homosexual marriage and on advances in addressing gender violence, especially regarding the access of victims to specialized justice. 82. Sri Lanka took positive note of the Ceibal Plan, action taken to strengthen social policies concerning children and adolescents, and efforts to improve access to and the quality of education. 83. The State of Palestine commended Uruguay for its commitment to the UPR mechanism and for its efforts to guarantee economic, social and cultural rights. It encouraged Uruguay to continue to promote the harmonization of those rights in its domestic legislation. 84. Sweden, referring to a report of the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, highlighted the efforts Uruguay had made to improve the situation in prisons, but noted that profound judicial and institutional reforms were required. 85. Thailand commended Uruguay for the progress made in the implementation of recommendations from its first review, in particular regarding the establishment of the national human rights institution. 86. Togo commended the institutional and legal progress made by Uruguay. It expressed satisfaction that the social policies undertaken by the State had led to a remarkable reduction in poverty and extreme poverty. 87. Trinidad and Tobago encouraged Uruguay to continue all its efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger. It noted with satisfaction that Uruguay had taken stringent measures aimed at reducing domestic violence. 88. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland observed with satisfaction that, since the State’s previous review, a number of recommendations had been reflected in its legislation and human rights structures. It welcomed the establishment of the national human rights institution. 89. Turkey commended Uruguay for its implementation of recommendations made during the first review, notably its accession to the UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education and its ratification of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 90. Turkmenistan welcomed the establishment of the Inter-Institutional Commission for the Preparation of Reports to the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism and the Treaty Bodies, charged with following up on recommendations. 91. The United Arab Emirates noted with appreciation the measures taken to protect children and adolescents. It asked about the primary measures Uruguay planned to take to combat the trafficking in and smuggling of children. 92. Romania expressed its appreciation for the State’s commitment to further promoting the exercise of human rights by citizens, and its continued cooperation with the United Nations human rights mechanisms. 93. The United States of America encouraged Uruguay to take additional measures to ensure that alleged trafficking offenders were prosecuted, and noted the lack of a comprehensive national plan to eliminate the worst forms of child labour. 94. Uzbekistan noted various legal and institutional measures taken by the State since its first review, including its accession to the UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education and its ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 10