A/HRC/33/6 69. Slovenia noted remaining challenges, such as the prevalence of stereotypical portrayals of women, and sexual violence against women and girls. It also noted that samesex relations between consenting adults continued to be criminalized. 70. Spain noted the creation of a national human rights institution, progress on the rights of women, and the review of criminal law to punish rape both outside and within marriage. It appreciated action taken regarding the right to drinking water and sanitation. 71. Timor-Leste noted with appreciation the constitutional amendment introducing a quota for women representatives in the Legislative Assembly, as well as the broadening of the Ombudsman’s functions. It commended Samoa for the establishment of a family court and for enacting the new Crimes Act 2013 outlining penalties for sexual offences. 72. Turkey welcomed the progress achieved by Samoa in the areas of combating discrimination against women and ensuring equality between men and women, noting the introduction in the Constitution of a quota of 10 per cent for women representatives in the Legislative Assembly. It commended the recent adoption of a law protecting women and children from domestic violence. 73. Ukraine commended the achievements of Samoa since the first review, particularly the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Ukraine encouraged Samoa to take further measures to continue improving human rights, including in the spheres of women’s and children’s rights, health, criminal justice and freedom of religion. 74. The United Kingdom commended action to support the victims of family violence through enactment of the Crimes Act and the establishment of the Alcohol and Drugs Court. It called on the whole of the Government of Samoa to take greater ownership of strengthening the protection of women and children from domestic violence. 75. Samoa pointed out that a working group on child labour had been established in 2015 and that the new national sustainable development strategy would come into effect on 1 July 2016. The general theme of that strategy was an acceleration of sustainable development and the creation of opportunities for all. It was against that framework that the human rights commitments of Samoa would be implemented. 76. The United States of America commended Samoa for successfully holding free and fair parliamentary elections, and was encouraged by progress made in increasing women’s participation in the political process. It expressed concern that domestic violence against women persisted, prison conditions were poor and laws regarding hazardous work conditions for children were too vague. 77. Uruguay welcomed measures adopted to protect women and children. It also welcomed participation by rural communities in the fight against violence in the villages where campaigns to eradicate gender-based violence had been carried out. It noted the intention of Samoa to review its legislation so as to incorporate the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 78. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted that Samoa was carrying out important legislative reforms to bring its domestic laws into compliance with its international human rights obligations. It noted the constitutional reform of 2013, which had established a 10 per cent quota for women representatives in the Legislative Assembly. It also noted that, despite the lack of resources, inclusive education had continued to be a priority. 79. Algeria noted that Samoa had strengthened its domestic legal framework to reduce gender inequality and to combat violence against children and torture. Algeria noted that, despite its lack of resources, Samoa had made commendable efforts in such areas as children’s education, the care of persons with disabilities, and health. GE.16-10832 11