A/HRC/43/8 suspect within the first hour of an arrest being made, noting that suspects were most vulnerable during the first few hours of arrest. This had seen a reduction in allegations of ill-treatment and an attitudinal change in the Fiji Police Force when dealing with suspects, with a shift towards actual evidence gathering as opposed to a reliance on confessions. Through the use of technology, Fijians could access the Commission digitally and receive advice directly through its social media platforms. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 21. During the interactive dialogue, 97 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 22. Montenegro commended the proactive approach with the special procedures and treaty bodies and encouraged further steps in combating gender-based violence and protecting the human rights of children. 23. Morocco congratulated Fiji for the ratification of all nine core international human rights instruments, as well as the launching of the First Hour Procedure. 24. Myanmar congratulated Fiji for ratifying all nine core human rights treaties and conventions. 25. Nepal praised the engagement of Fiji with special procedures and stated that it was encouraging to see Fiji as a strong voice for the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement. 26. The Netherlands remained concerned about the high level of sexual violence against women and girls and the rising stigmatization of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community. 27. New Zealand welcomed the election of Fiji to the Human Rights Council and commended the progress made towards mainstreaming female political representation and participation in Government. 28. Egypt welcomed the efforts to address climate change and disaster risk reduction, paying special attention to vulnerable groups, such as women, children and persons with disabilities. 29. Nigeria lauded Fiji for its determination and commitment in addressing the effects of climate change, by adopting its first National Adaptation Plan. 30. Pakistan appreciated the efforts of Fiji to empower women, which was demonstrated in the form of the high number of women representatives in the Parliament, cabinet and civil service. 31. Paraguay stated that the creation by Fiji of a national mechanism for implementation, reporting and follow-up would extend the implementation of the recommendations of all human rights mechanisms. 32. The Philippines commended Fiji for completing the process of ratification of all nine core human rights treaties and conventions during the period between 2014 and 2019. 33. Portugal welcomed the establishment of a national mechanism for implementation, reporting and follow-up and the hosting of a regional consultation on such mechanisms. 34. Qatar applauded the approach adopted in terms of the adaptation to climate change and strengthening resilience and disaster prevention through the National Adaptation Plan. 35. The Republic of Korea appreciated efforts to protect persons with disabilities and welcomed the ratification of the remaining six human rights treaties. 36. The Republic of Moldova welcomed the steps taken to bring national legislation into compliance with international human rights law. It commended Fiji on the abolition of the death penalty. 4