A/HRC/32/12 60. Germany commended Somalia for its engagement with international human rights mechanisms and its willingness to improve the human rights situation in the country. 61. Ghana appreciated the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the steps taken to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 62. Greece highlighted progress made in several areas, including the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the establishment of the Ministry of Women, Human Rights and Social Development. 63. Guatemala noted positively the adoption of the Human Rights Road Map and its action plan. It also noted the need to prevent gender inequality by complying with policies to prevent violence against women. 64. Indonesia commended the establishment of the Human Rights Road Map and its action plan. 65. Iraq congratulated Somalia for its ability to re-establish security, its efforts to comply with its international obligations, and its accessions to international conventions. 66. Maldives welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, but was concerned about the large number of internally displaced persons, especially those who did not have means to meet basic food needs. 67. Japan welcomed the adoption of the post-transition road map on human rights, but was concerned about continuing human rights violations, including the recruitment and use of children as soldiers. 68. Kuwait acknowledged the political, economic and security challenges facing Somalia and indicated its intention to continue to provide the voluntary contribution to help Somalia overcome them. 69. Latvia regretted the slow pace of implementation of national action plans to end sexual violence and to prevent the recruitment of children as soldiers. 70. Lesotho noted with appreciation the establishment of key institutions and the enactment of fundamental human rights laws and policies. It encouraged the development of institutional and legal frameworks. 71. Libya acknowledged the positive developments since the last review, including the adoption of policies and strategies, the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the tabling of the first national counter-terrorism bill. 72. Lithuania noted implementation of the national plan on human rights protection and encouraged Somalia to cooperate with the United Nations human rights mechanisms. 73. Luxembourg encouraged Somalia to continue its efforts to stabilize the situation of the country. It expressed concerns about the recruitment of child soldiers and the continuation of impunity in cases of sexual violence. 74. Madagascar praised the progress made in implementing the recommendations accepted during the first universal periodic review. 75. Malaysia noted the enactment of new legislation covering the rights of children, the rights of foreign workers, the establishment of an electoral commission, and issues relating to the media. 76. Italy commended the progress made in implementing the Human Rights Road Map and encouraged Somalia to ensure a free and independent press. 9