A/HRC/30/11 63. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela appreciated the decisive commitment of Honduras to address challenges and highlighted progress made since the first review. 64. Indonesia welcomed Honduran efforts to set up mechanisms to further promote and protect human rights including the adoption of the Public Policy and National Action Plan on Human Rights 2013–2022 and looked forward to full implementation of that plan. 65. Ireland was deeply concerned at the climate of violence and insecurity affecting human rights defenders in Honduras, and was also concerned at widespread and systematic violence against women and girls. 66. Italy welcomed the adoption of the Public Policy and National Action Plan on Human Rights 2013–2022 and actions taken to provide human rights training for military personnel and the police to combat violence against women and children. 67. Lebanon welcomed the desire of Honduras to work towards the promotion of human rights for its people and welcomed its accession to the Convention on Cluster Munitions. 68. Madagascar welcomed the participative and inclusive approach of Honduras in drafting its national report, as well as the advances in combating poverty and improving social protection, the quality of education, health and the protection of vulnerable persons. 69. Mexico recognized progress, in particular the strengthening of the legislative framework. It valued efforts for the strengthening of the public security system and the reforms introduced to the electoral law. 70. Montenegro commended Honduras for a comprehensive reform of legislation covering children, families and women in the sphere of justice. It welcomed the willingness for the opening of an OHCHR country office. Montenegro asked about measures taken to improve the living conditions of vulnerable groups with a view to reducing the negative impact of migrant flows. 71. Namibia congratulated Honduras on the creation of a specific ministerial portfolio for human rights with responsibility for facilitating dialogue with the international human rights community and on the adoption of the Public Policy and National Action Plan on Human Rights 2013���2022. 72. The Netherlands appreciated the ratification of the Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights to Abolish the Death Penalty and other measures taken. It was concerned that there was an environment in which vulnerable groups were victims of threats, violence and sometimes murder and at the number of social conflicts relating to mining or hydroelectric projects. 73. Nicaragua commended Honduras for introducing legislative and institutional reforms to strengthen the human rights protection. It encouraged Honduras to consolidate its national human rights action plan, taking into account the outcome of the second review. 74. Nigeria welcomed the introduction of various government policies aimed at the establishment of a public policy and national plan on human rights and improvement in the security situation. 75. Norway noted efforts to bring national legislation into line with international obligations and the development of the Public Policy and National Action Plan on Human Rights. It expressed concern about the removal of four judges by the Congress. 76. Panama expressed its appreciation for the implementation of recommendations from the first review. It commended the commitment of Honduras to cooperating with the international human rights mechanisms, which was reflected in the standing invitation issued to the special procedures. 9

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