A/HRC/25/7 36. Finland asked about measures to protect human rights defenders and journalists, especially women and indigenous human rights defenders, and to combat impunity. 37. France commended the commitment of Mexico to human rights and to guaranteeing respect for human rights while combating insecurity. 38. Germany appreciated progress made, in particular in the field of constitutional reform and legislation for the protection of victims of organized crime. 39. Guatemala commended Mexico for its progress in the area of human rights, including the adoption of relevant policies and national plans, and action to investigate and prosecute crimes committed against journalists. 40. The Holy See commended Mexico for progress made and for its commitment to, inter alia, the protection of migrants, economic well-being and education. 41. Hungary commended Mexico for the constitutional amendments reflecting its commitment to prevent and investigate human rights violations and ensure accountability. 42. India welcomed the wide-ranging legislative, institutional and policy reform implemented since the previous review of Mexico, which reflected its commitment to human rights. 43. Indonesia asked how the national human rights institution and the Ombudsman were conducting their work at the local level, and commended the constitutional amendments aimed at strengthening the protection of human rights. 44. The Islamic Republic of Iran drew attention to reports of violations of the human rights of indigenous people, racial discrimination, treatment in prisons and commercial sexual exploitation of children. 45. In response to observations, the Governor of the State of Coahuila described the efforts that had been made to implement human rights through judicial, administrative and policy models, in particular at the state and local levels. 46. An institutional model had been established, at the federal and state levels, to protect human rights throughout the country. The 32 human rights commissions had operative and financial independence and were separate legal entities. 47. The National Conference of Governors sought to strengthen the federal structure through democratic mechanisms, fully respecting the country’s institutions. The states strived together to respect human rights. 48. The President of the National Human Rights Commission reported on progress made and challenges being faced. One of the advances made, resulting from the observations and recommendations from the first cycle, was related to the military and civilian justice systems. 49. He stressed that the best way to defend human rights was to prevent violations of those rights through education and training, which strengthened institutions. In that regard, in 2012 Mexico had trained 1.5 million people, including federal, municipal and state public servants; in 2013 the number of trained public servants was expected to reach 2 million. 50. Senator Angélica de la Peña indicated that the Senate had defined torture based on the definition set out in the Inter-American Convention to Prevent and Punish Torture. Unaccompanied minors and children in care were of particular concern; legislation on that matter was currently being examined through constitutional reform relating to the best interests of the child, which could give Mexico a comprehensive system for the protection of the human rights of children and adolescents. 6