A/HRC/22/14 41. Pakistan noted Japan’s measures to address human rights challenges involving the Internet and asked about the guidance criteria for removing information from the Internet. It recognized Japan’s commitment to promoting development in developing countries. It made a recommendation. 42. Palestine acknowledged that since its first UPR, Japan had taken measures to guarantee the promotion and protection of human rights in several areas despite challenges it was facing. Palestine made recommendations. 43. Paraguay commended Japan’s efforts in enabling states to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and recognized its work to promote disaster reduction policies. It made a recommendation. 44. The Philippines appreciated Japan’s reception of the Special Rapporteur on migrant workers in 2010. It acknowledged Japan’s concern for the victims of human trafficking. It made recommendations. 45. Portugal welcomed Japan’s decision to withdraw its reservation regarding progressive introduction of free education in the ICESCR. It regretted that Japan had resumed executions. It made recommendations. 46. The Republic of Korea commended Japan for its adoption of the Third Plan for Gender Equality. It noted treaty body and stakeholder concerns that Japan had not taken effective measures to address the issue of “comfort women” victims during the Second World War. It made recommendations. 47. The Republic of Moldova commended Japan for involving civil society in following up the UPR process. It recognized Japan’s commitment to eradicating child pornography and to fighting human trafficking and domestic violence. It made recommendations. 48. Rwanda commended Japan on its contributions to ensure worldwide fundamental freedoms. It recognized Japan’s measures to continue promoting and protecting the human rights of women and children. It made recommendations. 49. Senegal welcomed the provisions made to ratify a number of international conventions on human rights as well as the project to create a National Human Rights Institution. Senegal made recommendations. 50. Slovakia noted, inter alia, Japan’s ratification of CPED, its standing invitation to Human Rights Council special procedures, its cooperation with human rights mechanisms and its regular financial contribution to OHCHR. It made recommendations. 51. Slovenia welcomed Japan’s active, constructive role in the Council, its standing invitation to special-procedures mandate holders, its cooperation with civil society and its human rights training for public servants. It made recommendations. 52. South Africa recognized Japan’s contribution to development efforts. It noted remaining areas of concern, particularly the treatment of migrants, persistent racist and xenophobic attitudes, and protection of children’s rights. It made recommendations. 53. Spain congratulated Japan on ratifying the CPED and on its standing invitation to all special procedures. It made recommendations. 54. Sri Lanka noted Japan’s plans for a national human rights commission, its promotion and protection of women’s rights, children and migrant workers. It took note of Japan’s Action Plan of Measures to Combat Trafficking in Persons. It made a recommendation. 7