A/HRC/22/8 59. Finland welcomed efforts to protect children’s rights but expressed concern over illegal international adoptions and the vulnerability of poor and indigenous families in this regard. Finland noted Decree No. 77-2007 and the CICIG recommendations for implementation. It asked what measures are being taken to implement them. Finland made a recommendation. 60. France raised concerns about the high rate of crime and impunity and asked about the measures planned for training and professionalization of judiciary and police. It expressed concerns about aggression against human rights defenders and asked what measures are planned to protect their rights. France made recommendations. 61. Germany recognized efforts to improve human rights. It commended progress in fighting impunity and welcomed ratification of the Rome Statute. While acknowledging a slight decrease in violent deaths, it raised concerns about alarmingly high levels of violence and the legal framework on arms. Germany asked what measures were planned to limit acquisition and bearing of arms. Germany made a recommendation. 62. Greece congratulated Guatemala on progress in fighting domestic violence and the adoption of related laws. Greece asked about further planned measures to combat domestic violence in practice. It acknowledged positive measures on adoption and recognized positive efforts made on the rights of indigenous peoples. Greece made recommendations. 63. The Holy See noted the significant steps taken in human rights and the constitutional protection of human life. It congratulated Guatemala on the constitutional, social, economic and legal protections for families. It commended the implementation of recommendations from the previous UPR. It made recommendations. 64. Honduras acknowledged Guatemalan fulfilment of international human rights obligations, including UPR recommendations. It highlighted progress in fighting femicide and violence against women, acknowledging the national commission and task force to fight and investigate crimes against women and the Law against Femicide. It noted commutation of death penalties into life sentences. Honduras made recommendations. 65. Hungary noted accession to the Rome Statute, CRPD and OP-CAT. It noted attacks against human rights defenders, appreciating the response of Guatemala to that concern. It was concerned about public security, requesting information on plans to address it, overcrowded prisons and discrimination against indigenous peoples. It commended progress in addressing crimes against women. Hungary made recommendations. 66. Indonesia commended the inclusive approach to preparing the UPR; and the State’s prioritization of violence against women. It emphasized the importance of human rights institutions outside the capital city. Indonesia made recommendations. 67. Iraq commended the election of a woman president for the first time and attempts to improve the standard of living without discrimination. Iraq welcomed the adoption of conventions. It enquired about the mechanisms to combat gender violence and human trafficking. Iraq made recommendations. 68. Ireland welcomed the Law against Femicide and Other Forms of Violence against Women and the establishment of special courts in that respect, but remained concerned at high levels of violence against women. It was concerned about reports that indigenous populations had been removed from their land without prior consultation and that protesters had been ill-treated. Ireland made recommendations. 69. Italy commended accession to the Rome Statute and welcomed the death penalty moratorium, asking if Guatemala intended to abolish it and accede to ICCPR-OP2. Italy recognized progress on child labour; strong legislation addressing violence against women, asking about Guatemalan intentions to support related investigations; and regional bureaus 10