A/HRC/30/11 77. Paraguay welcomed the establishment of a national mechanism for the follow-up of the recommendations from the universal periodic review. It took note of progress made in the development of legislation. It expressed concern about the vulnerability of women, children and migrants, including non-accompanied children. 78. Peru highlighted progress made by Honduras, notably the adoption of the National Action Plan on Human Rights, the ratification of the Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, as well the harmonization of domestic legislation with their international obligations. 79. The Philippines noted the multi-year National Action Plan on Human Rights; efforts to align domestic legislation with international human rights standards; and the ratification of human rights conventions. It expressed concern about the unaccompanied children leaving Honduras. 80. Poland welcomed the latest constitutional and legal reforms. It expressed concerns about cases of violence against journalists and judges, and the lack of independent investigations of those cases. 81. Portugal noted the amendment of the Criminal Code that brought the definition of torture in line with international standards and the adoption of the Education Act providing for free and compulsory education. It expressed concern about violence against women. 82. Qatar stated that considerable progress had been made in harmonizing national legislation with international standards. It noted efforts that had been made to enhance security and public order. 83. The Republic of Korea noted the policies for vulnerable groups, the revision of the definitions of torture and enforced disappearances and the efforts made to implement the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. 84. Romania noted the efforts that had been made to implement recommendations from the first review. It congratulated Honduras for cooperating with the human rights mechanisms, particularly special procedures. 85. The Russian Federation welcomed the implementation of international treaties. It noted the adoption of National Action Plan on Human Rights 2013–2022 and supported efforts taken to establish a human rights department within the Cabinet of Ministers. 86. Rwanda noted the establishment of a human rights portfolio in the Cabinet, the implementation of a vast majority of recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the policy and National Action Plan on Human Rights 2013–2022. 87. Sierra Leone urged Honduras to develop incentives for the participation of poor, marginalized communities; implement laws prohibiting hate crimes and violence against women of African descent; and seek funding to address the problems of drugs and human trafficking. 88. Singapore acknowledged the progress made in reducing the murder rate, commended Honduras for its commitment to protecting the rights of women and recognized the efforts taken under the Better Life Programme to provide housing upgrades and improvements. 89. Slovenia welcomed efforts to bring the legislation into line with international standards. It noted that the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination had deplored the assaults of indigenous and Afro-Honduran leaders and journalists, and also noted the draft bill on the protection of human rights defenders. 10

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