A/HRC/26/7 67. Oman commended the educational measures implemented and the procedures for combating trafficking in persons. It welcomed the adoption of strategies for the implementation of public policies on children and adolescents for the period 2010–2030. 68. Pakistan urged Uruguay to take the necessary measures in the areas of improving access to justice and eliminating racial discrimination. It shared the concerns of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women regarding the unequal treatment of people of African descent. 69. Paraguay highlighted the State’s commitment to the treaty bodies and commended its efforts to combat the commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents. 70. Peru acknowledged the progress made by Uruguay, in particular the establishment of the national human rights institution; the adoption of legislation on reparations for discrimination against persons of African descent and legislation on persons with disabilities; and the reduction of poverty. 71. The Philippines acknowledged the voluntary commitments included in the national report of Uruguay. It welcomed the positive developments in women’s rights and the efforts to combat trafficking in persons. 72. Portugal asked how Uruguay was assessing the impact of measures regarding the rights of the child, and also asked what measures, in addition to improving budget allocation, were being taken to improve the public education system at the secondary level. 73. The Republic of Moldova welcomed the National Strategy for Children and Adolescents 2010–2030 and the ongoing efforts to combat the sexual exploitation of children and child labour. 74. Tunisia commended the State for its ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, and for the establishment of the national human rights institution. It noted the legislative progress made in combating racial discrimination, and progress achieved in the area of gender equality. 75. The Russian Federation noted the establishment of the national human rights institution, charged with, inter alia, combating and preventing torture, investigating crimes committed under the dictatorship, prosecuting war criminals and searching for disappeared persons. 76. Senegal noted important progress in implementing recommendations, including with respect to children’s rights and combating domestic violence, and positive action in realizing economic, social and cultural rights. 77. Serbia suggested that Uruguay examine the institutional and judicial background underlying the overcrowding in prisons and take the necessary measures and implement appropriate policies to alleviate that situation. 78. Singapore noted the progress that had been made since the previous review of Uruguay, in particular regarding the protection of women against domestic violence and combating trafficking. It also noted efforts to improve the well-being of children and to protect them from being exploited. 79. Slovenia observed that the law passed in 2013 decriminalizing abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy marked a significant development in protecting women’s rights. It remained concerned at the high incidence of domestic violence. 80. Somalia commended Uruguay on the progress made since its previous review and on the presentation of a midterm progress report. 9