A/HRC/26/15 60. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the “Progress with Solidarity” development project; investment in education and the “Quisqueya Aprende Contigo” Plan; and penitentiary reforms that sought to reintegrate prisoners into society and process complaints against prison officials. It requested further details on measures to combat domestic violence. It made recommendations. 61. Viet Nam commended the institutionalization of national human rights mechanisms, strengthening of domestic legislation and accession to international human rights instruments, including CAT. It noted measures to tackle racial discrimination and trafficking in persons, and to protect vulnerable groups. Viet Nam made recommendations. 62. Algeria welcomed ratification of CRPD and CAT. It noted the National Development Strategy, which it hoped would improve citizen’s enjoyment of their human rights. It encouraged the Government to follow up on commitments through programmes for vulnerable groups. The country would benefit from technical assistance. Algeria made recommendations. 63. Angola commended progress in human rights, especially in the areas of health and education, the latter having received 4 per cent of GDP. It asked what concrete measures had been taken to protect and integrate persons with disabilities into society and what results were envisaged. It requested information on the policy to end violence against women. Angola made a recommendation. 64. Argentina commended progress made since the first UPR cycle, including ratification of CAT and creation of the Human Rights Unit in the Attorney General’s Office. It noted efforts to protect the rights of migrants and encouraged further steps to resolve the situation of persons of Haitian descent and their children. Argentina made recommendations. 65. Australia acknowledged progress on gender-based violence and inequality. It expressed concern regarding human rights violations by law enforcement officials, and the Constitutional Court ruling of September 2013 which introduced a retroactive and restrictive interpretation of nationality provisions that largely affected persons of Haitian origin. It was concerned by the treatment of migrant workers through the deportation process. Australia made recommendations. 66. Belgium commended the Dominican Republic for reopening dialogue with Haiti on the issue of migration. However, many challenges remained in that regard, particularly concerning combating all forms of discrimination. Welcoming legislation on the prevention and eradication of violence against women and provision of affordable medical care, it remained concerned by the incidence of sexual violence. Belgium made recommendations. 67. The Plurinational State of Bolivia noted the establishment of the Constitutional Court, Human Rights Unit in the Attorney General’s Office, National Directorate for Victims Services, and Office for the Legal Representation of Rights of Victims, to improve access to justice. Efforts to strengthen human rights institutions, legislation and policies should continue. It made recommendations. 68. Brazil noted the ratification of CAT and applauded the reduction in fatalities resulting from domestic violence. It commended efforts to eradicate poverty. While the Bilateral Dominican-Haitian Commission had been reinstated, the Constitutional Court ruling that affected the nationality of persons of Haitian descent should be addressed. Suspension of deportation of Haitian migrants was a positive step. Brazil made recommendations. 69. Canada requested details on the status and impact of measures, agreed in 2010, to combat and penalize human trafficking, including the number of prosecutions. It welcomed 10

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