A/HRC/32/12 43. Brazil appreciated the accession by Somalia to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and to the International Labour Organization (ILO) Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182). 44. Canada welcomed the commitment to achieving peace and State-building objectives as outlined in the Somali Compact. It encouraged the State-building process to be inclusive and reflect the views of women and girls. 45. Chad noted with satisfaction that Somalia had taken legislative and administrative measures to ensure the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights by its population. 46. China noted the instability, poverty, weak institutions, meagre resources, and many other challenges facing Somalia, urging the international community to provide technical cooperation and capacity-building in the area of human rights. 47. The Congo welcomed the implementation of the universal periodic review recommendations of 2011 relating to the establishment of institutions to promote and protect human rights. 48. Costa Rica congratulated Somalia on its new Constitution and its ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It expressed concern about allegations of the murder of civilians, caused by the Somali security forces and AMISOM forces. 49. Cuba noted the approval of Labour Law No. 11 and No. 13, the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the endorsement of the Human Rights Road Map of 2013 and its action plan. 50. While recognizing the current challenges, Cyprus encouraged Somalia to accelerate efforts towards the full implementation of its international human rights obligations. 51. The Czech Republic welcomed the delegation of Somalia. 52. The Democratic Republic of the Congo praised the efforts in the field of human rights, including the full cooperation with the special procedures and the adoption of a national action plan. 53. Denmark commended the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child but was concerned about serious abuses against civilians by all parties to the conflict. 54. Djibouti acknowledged the terrorist threat facing Somalia. It expressed support for the adoption of the Human Rights Road Map and an action plan to implement the universal periodic review recommendations. 55. Egypt called on the international community to continue to support Somalia in implementing its human rights action plan, combating poverty and achieving full security. 56. Estonia encouraged Somalia to ratify all core international human rights instruments and to issue a standing invitation to the special procedure mandate holders. It commended Somalia for ratifying the Convention on the Rights of the Child. 57. Ethiopia noted that, despite significant obstacles to human rights protection caused by terrorism, Somalia had made achievements on the ground. It also noted the lack of resources and institutional capacity and the poverty that faced Somalia. 58. Finland commended Somalia for ratifying the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It encouraged Somalia to establish an independent national human rights commission and called upon Somalia to halt executions and apply a moratorium. 59. France welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in October 2015. 8