A/HRC/32/12 124. Australia welcomed steps to introduce institutions supporting fundamental rights, including the national human rights institution, but was concerned about the recruitment of child soldiers. 125. Austria was concerned at restrictions on press freedom and violence against women, including female genital mutilation. It noted that the implementation of an action plan to address sexual violence was slow. 126. Azerbaijan noted the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and three ILO conventions. It also welcomed cooperation with the special procedures. 127. Bahrain commended the implementation of the recommendations from the first cycle, including those from Bahrain. It also appreciated Somalia’s dealings with internally displaced persons and their return. 128. Bangladesh welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It highlighted the need of Somalia to continue to receive due attention and assistance from the international community in its efforts to ensure basic human rights for its citizens. 129. Belgium noted the draft legislation banning female genital mutilation. It raised concerns at the lack of protection for internally displaced persons and at the intimidation, attacks and murders reportedly carried out on journalists. 130. Botswana noted the 2012 provisional Constitution and the adoption of many laws. It also noted several challenges that Somalia had been facing in implementing its policies and strengthening institutions. 131. Burundi noted the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and encouraged Somalia to continue its efforts to counter terrorism. 132. The Minister of Women, Human Rights and Social Development thanked delegations for their engagement and interest in the human rights situation in Somalia. Somalia had many challenges and needed the support of its international partners in order to ensure that it could implement major objectives as specified in the Human Rights Road Map. 133. Somalia had achieved a lot and had a long way to go. Somalia was simultaneously rebuilding an entire State, fighting crippling terrorism and working hard to promote and protect human rights. On top of all this, 2016 was promising to be a historic year, as Somalia prepared for the election of the second post-transition Parliament and President. 134. The Minister assured the Working Group that Somalia would take all recommendations into consideration and deliberate on them. Somalia was more than willing to take action to realize human rights, but lacked capacity. She urged all those advising Somalia on this issue to work with Somalia and to assist its Government to implement its human rights programmes. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 135. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue/listed below have been examined by Somalia and enjoy the support of Somalia: 135.1 Sign and ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (Austria) (Italy) (Slovakia) (Spain) (Turkey); ** The conclusions and recommendations have not been edited. 13