A/HRC/19/7 principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (Paris Principles), in cooperation with OHCHR, in 2011. Slovakia made recommendations. 57. South Africa commended the attention afforded by Trinidad and Tobago to the advancement of economic, social and cultural rights. It noted concerns expressed by the Committee on the Rights of the Child related to education such as inadequate infrastructure, material shortages in schools and reports of classroom violence and asked for further information on the steps taken in this regard. South Africa welcomed the priority given to the health sector. It inquired about steps taken to address the high rate of infant and maternal mortality and efforts undertaken to strengthen prenatal and postnatal care. It made recommendations. 58. Turkey commended efforts by Trinidad and Tobago to achieve millennium development goals 2 and 3. It also noted that Trinidad and Tobago was the first country in the world to adopt legislation for the recording and economic valuation of the unremunerated work by women. Turkey welcomed the enactment of the Anti-Terrorism Act, the Interception of Communications Act and the Financial Intelligence Unit. Turkey appreciated the ongoing public debate and Government consideration regarding the limitation of the death penalty only to certain types of crime. It made a recommendation. 59. Argentina welcomed the significant progress of Trinidad and Tobago in 2011 in the approval of legislation to prevent human trafficking and for the achievements seen in political participation of women. It made recommendations. 60. Hungary expressed appreciation of recent efforts to combat criminal activity through the implementation of various measures, including the adoption of the 2011 Anti-Gang Act and the 2011 Trafficking in Persons Act. Hungary was concerned about widespread allegations of excessive use of force by law enforcement and prison officers, including alleged unlawful killings and ill-treatment cases. It applauded efforts to address child abuse and negligence, although it regretted that the Children’s Authority Act had not been fully implemented. It made recommendations. 61. Spain welcomed the country’s progress in the democratization of its institutions and encouraged it to continue achieving better levels of well-being for its citizens. It noted in particular efforts to offer universal access to primary and secondary education. It made recommendations. 62. China recognized achievements in protecting human rights, noting particularly progress in gender equality, promoting education and development, protecting the rights of the child and protecting victims of domestic violence. China was conscious of the numerous difficulties facing Trinidad and Tobago as a developing country. It appealed to the international community to provide constructive support to Trinidad and Tobago. China suggested that Trinidad and Tobago would remain committed to reducing poverty, removing the gap between the rich and poor, and providing better social security to people in poverty. 63. Maldives inquired on measures being considered to strengthen safeguards for young women in relation to the prevention of teen pregnancies. Additionally it inquired how OHCHR could help in current efforts to eliminate violence against women. It also asked for the Government’s view on how working with national and international NGOs and the treaty body mechanism could strengthen its custodial and penitentiary system to prevent torture. Finally, it asked for elaboration on how the adverse effects of climate change affected the enjoyment of human rights. It made recommendations. 64. Ecuador congratulated Trinidad and Tobago for its efforts, underpinned by political stability and economic growth. It highlighted advances in the achievement of the 10