A/HRC/33/6 90. Cyprus welcomed the enactment of the 2013 Ombudsman Act expanding the Office of the Ombudsman as the national human rights institution of Samoa, as well as the passing of the 2013 Family Safety Act and the constitutional amendment establishing a 10 per cent quota for women representatives in the legislative assembly. 91. Denmark was pleased to note that Samoa, during its first universal periodic review, had accepted recommendations for the ratification of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and hoped that Samoa was taking steps to join the 159 States parties to the Convention. In that regard, Denmark highlighted that the Convention against Torture Initiative stood ready to explore avenues to assist the Government of Samoa in advancing towards ratification. 92. Egypt commended the progress achieved by Samoa in the areas of rights of children, women, political participation, education and health. Egypt acknowledged the commitment of the Government to, inter alia, the adoption of the national development strategy and the reproductive health policy. Egypt was encouraged by the establishment of a special investigation unit to monitor and investigate human rights complaints. 93. Montenegro asked Samoa to further elaborate on activities undertaken to support the work of the Ombudsman while ensuring adequate resources for it to effectively carry out its mandate. Montenegro noted efforts made to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and asked the delegation to provide further information on the current stage of the ratification process. 94. The delegation of Samoa expressed sincere thanks to all countries participating in the interactive dialogue and assured them that all recommendations would be examined seriously. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 95. The following recommendations enjoy the support of Samoa, which considers that they are already implemented or in the process of implementation: 95.1 Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Georgia) (Italy) (Portugal) (Ukraine) (Guatemala); 95.2 Consider ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Pakistan) (Republic of Korea); 95.3 Ratify and implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (New Zealand); 95.4 Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and, in so doing, ensure adequate education for children with mental and physical disabilities (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); 95.5 Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol (Uruguay); 95.6 Complete ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Turkey); 95.7 Continue developing its successful programmes for the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela); ** The conclusions and recommendations have not been edited. GE.16-10832 13