A/HRC/22/8 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 41. During the interactive dialogue, 55 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 42. Uruguay highlighted the adoption of the Rome Statute, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the Law against Femicide and the Law against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Human Trafficking. It welcomed the creation of the Ministry for Social Development as crucial to alleviating poverty. It expressed concern over the high number of unregistered births and noted progress in follow-up on treaty body and UPR recommendations. Uruguay made recommendations. 43. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela appreciated efforts to implement the Zero Hunger Pact; social programmes to combat poverty; actions on access to education and illiteracy reduction; the Holistic Health Care Model and the Accessibilty to Medicine Programme; and the Presidential Committee against Racism and Discrimination of Indigenous Peoples, recognizing the multi-ethnic nature of Guatemala. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela made a recommendation. 44. Algeria welcomed the inclusive approach in the second report of Guatemala and its significant progress in human rights. It recognized Government actions in favour of the poor and establishing programmes to increase access to education. It welcomed the 2012 creation of the Ministry of Social Development and acknowledged progress in women’s rights. Algeria made recommendations. 45. Argentina commended the ratification of the Rome Statute and CRPD. It commended Guatemala as depository of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OP-CAT) and for implementing the Zero Hunger Pact. It encouraged Guatemala to continue to fight against impunity for serious human rights crimes committed during the internal armed conflict. Argentina made recommendations. 46. Australia welcomed the proposed constitutional reforms, ratification of the Rome Statute and the reduction in the homicide rate. It expressed concern about the withdrawal of the death penalty moratorium, extrajudicial killings, intimidation of human rights defenders and journalists and the fact that perpetrators of violence against women were not brought to trial. Australia made recommendations. 47. Austria commended the Rome Statute ratification and the CICIG extension. It remained concerned about attacks on human rights defenders and journalists, requesting information on the special unit established. Austria also expressed concern about high levels of violence, and asked about the review of the action plan on violence against women. It asked about legislation to prohibit corporal punishment. Austria made recommendations. 48. Bangladesh recognized the three major national pacts to address pressing social needs. It acknowledged the commitment of Guatemala to cooperation despite challenges and obstacles. It reiterated concerns about violence against indigenous peoples and others. It requested information on measures taken to address this situation. Bangladesh made a recommendation. 49. Belarus commended the State’s high level of interaction with special procedures. It welcomed measures to improve legislation to combat trafficking in persons. It noted the law and secretariat to counter sexual violence, provide police training and disseminate information. It recognized problems and expressed concern about child labour and sale of children for adoption. Belarus made recommendations. 8