A/HRC/44/15 makers, leading in the process to the classification of all journalists and reporters as potential film-makers. The Government was reviewing those regulations, however, and would soon be in a position to distinguish clearly between film-makers and normal media journalists and reporters. 56. With regard to gender-based violence, the delegation was pleased to inform the Human Rights Council that, following the enactment of the Family Peace Act in December 2014, there had been continuous prosecution of domestic violence cases, with a fair number of convictions secured. Case records of the Social Welfare Division for 2018 and 2019 revealed 22 cases of domestic violence that had been prosecuted and had led to convictions. The Kiribati Women and Children Support Centre had recorded two successful prosecutions of child abuse cases and had received 123 cases of domestic violence and sexual abuse. One new measure consisted of cooperation with the support centre for the provision of counselling for domestic violence survivors. One continuous programme was the National Action Plan (2011–2021) to combat sexual and gender-based violence, which would be improved and extended beyond 2021. 57. Fiji congratulated Kiribati for its ongoing efforts in addressing its development, climate change and human rights challenges and called on States and the international community to assist Kiribati in its efforts. 58. France welcomed the country’s ratification of the Convention against Torture, but remained concerned about the human rights situation in the country. 59. Georgia noted the creation of the SAFENET Case Management Review Committee and the Kiribati Women and Children Support Centre to better address the cases of genderbased violence. It also commended Kiribati for the steps taken to ensure gender equality and to launch the Gender Equality and Women Development Policy. 60. Germany welcomed the country’s ratification of the Convention against Torture in 2019 and the adoption of the Kiribati National Disability Policy in 2018. 61. Haiti recognized that climate change was a monumental challenge for the Government of Kiribati. It also recognized the determination of Kiribati to fight against the negative effects of rising sea levels in order to save their properties and preserve their unique culture. 62. Honduras congratulated Kiribati for its progress and the results obtained in the implementation of the recommendations received in the previous universal periodic review cycles, in particular, the drafting of a new law on disaster risk management and climate change. It reiterated its support for all of the country’s actions to effectively implement the recommendations received in the present and previous cycles. 63. Iceland welcomed the efforts of Kiribati to address the high prevalence of violence against women. It was also encouraged by the opening of the Kiribati Women and Children Support Centre in 2018. 64. India mentioned that, as a nation of low-lying islands, climate change and the resultant sea-level rise posed a great challenge to Kiribati. It commended Kiribati for the measures taken to mitigate climate change, and for its adaptation plans, including initiating a coalition of nations most vulnerable to climate change. 65. Indonesia congratulated Kiribati for acceding to the Convention against Torture in 2019. As a member of the Convention against Torture Initiative, Indonesia stood ready to explore avenues to assist the Government of Kiribati in the implementation of the Convention, if it was deemed helpful. It also took note with appreciation of the Inclusive Education Policy 2017, which encouraged the participation of disadvantaged children and girls in education. 66. Iraq welcomed the ratification of the Convention against Torture in 2019 and the development of the Shared Implementation Plan for the Policy to Eliminate Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. 67. Ireland commended Kiribati for its leadership on climate change issues, in particular its initiation of the Coalition of Low-lying Atoll Nations on Climate Change. It encouraged 9