A/HRC/19/2 human rights of all would propel national debate and eventual change in Trinidad and Tobago with regard to such issues as sexual orientation. 479. Trinidad and Tobago was extremely proud of the progress made in relation to the protection and promotion of human rights for all, with emphasis on vulnerable groups. It recognized that, like many other developing States, there were many challenges ahead, and it was ready and willing to face them with the necessary enthusiasm. The universal periodic review process had served as a vital tool in the development of the jurisprudence of human rights protection; it was grateful for the kind support and encouragement received from the international community. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Human Rights Council on the review outcome 480. Cuba welcomed the delegation of Trinidad and Tobago and thanked it for the information provided. It noted that, during the review, Trinidad and Tobago’s efforts in the field of human rights had been evident, as well as its challenges and progress in health and education. It highlighted the fact that Trinidad and Tobago had achieved universal primary and secondary education, the second Millennium Development Goal, and target 3 of the third Millennium Development Goal, on eliminating sex disparities in education. On health, it welcomed the efforts to finance medication, as well as free oncological and antiretroviral treatment. Cuba also noted the progress made in female empowerment. It thanked Trinidad and Tobago for having accepted many recommendations, including those made by Cuba. 481. Algeria commended Trinidad and Tobago for the clarifications provided on recent developments and the clarity of replies provided. Trinidad and Tobago had received 118 recommendations, a large number for a developing country with limited resources. Algeria expressed appreciation for the fact that two of the recommendations it had made had received the support of Trinidad and Tobago and were currently being implemented. Regarding its third recommendation, on the establishment of a national human rights institution in accordance with international standards, it welcomed the fact the ombudsman was considering the implementation of the Paris Principles. Algeria encouraged Trinidad and Tobago to continue its efforts to strengthen social and development efforts. 482. Morocco thanked Trinidad and Tobago for the openness with which it had engaged in the universal periodic review process, as seen in the frank and constructive dialogue that had been held with the Working Group. It noted with satisfaction that an important number of the recommendations had been accepted by the State. Morocco was grateful to Trinidad and Tobago for its acceptance of many recommendations, including those made by Morocco. It reiterated its support for Trinidad and Tobago’s efforts in favour of development. 483. The United States of America congratulated Trinidad and Tobago on the adoption of its report, as well as on its outstanding presentation and the detailed quality of its addendum. It seemed clear from the addendum that recommendations 1 to 23 did not enjoy the support of Trinidad and Tobago. It asked whether any of the recommendations addressed in the addendum enjoyed the support of Trinidad and Tobago, or whether these should, for the record, be noted. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 484. Amnesty International welcomed Trinidad and Tobago’s support for the recommendations on combating violence against women and girls. It encouraged the Government to finalize the draft policy on gender and development, and to enact the human trafficking bill of 2011. It regretted the fact that Trinidad and Tobago had rejected recommendations regarding the death penalty, and urged it to establish a moratorium on GE.13-14768 205