A/HRC/33/14 87. Pakistan expressed appreciation for efforts made by Swaziland to implement recommendations from the first review cycle. It noted positively the new institutional framework to promote human rights and commended the ratification of international human rights instruments. 88. Panama welcomed the adoption of the Child Welfare and Protection Act and the implementation of programmes to provide free education, combat HIV/AIDS and malaria, promote gender equality, and eradicate poverty. It encouraged Swaziland to seek technical assistance from OHCHR. 89. The Philippines commended Swaziland for the establishment of the Human Rights Commission. It was concerned about the continuing lack of safe drinking water and persistent poverty. It urged Swaziland to address concerns about the lack of access to education for both boys and girls. 90. Portugal congratulated Swaziland on the ratification of several key human rights instruments since the first review. It was concerned about reports of restrictions on freedom of expression in Swaziland. 91. The Republic of Korea noted progress since the first review, in particular the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the enactment of the Child Welfare and Protection Act and the implementation of the free primary education programme. 92. Senegal noted the ratification of several international human rights instruments and welcomed the decision to strengthen the resources of the Commission on Human Rights. It invited the international community to provide technical and financial assistance to Swaziland for the implementation of the recommendations. 93. Sierra Leone noted with satisfaction that a de facto moratorium on executions had been in place for over a decade and urged Swaziland to consider abolishing the practice. It also urged the country to establish awareness-raising campaigns concerning the rights of persons with albinism. 94. Slovenia noted the ratification of some key human rights instruments since the first review, but regretted that Swaziland had decided not to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court after accepting its recommendation in the first review to do so. 95. South Africa commended Swaziland for the ratification of key human rights instruments, the creation of key human rights institutions and the elevation of the Gender and Family Issues Unit to part of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minster. 96. Spain welcomed the advances made by Swaziland in the fields of education and health, in particular the plans for combating HIV/AIDS and the expansion of health facilities. It also welcomed the existence of a national plan on gender. 97. The Sudan applauded the efforts made by Swaziland to strengthen the protection of human rights in fields such as elections and combating HIV/AIDS, as well as its recent ratification of a large number of international human rights instruments. 98. Togo highly appreciated the engagement of Swaziland with civil society on human rights. It took note of the determination of Swaziland to submit reports to the treaty bodies. It welcomed the recent ratifications and the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Bill. 99. Turkey noted the efforts by Swaziland since the first review, including the ratification of human rights instruments. It appreciated the efforts in the fields of health and primary education. It encouraged the Government to strengthen efforts for the protection and promotion of women’s rights. 12