A/HRC/28/11 54. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea noted the reduction in poverty, the signature and ratification of international instruments and the implementation of national policies, which should continue. 55. The Democratic Republic of the Congo commended the commitment of Angola to human rights and the implementation of international instruments. 56. Denmark commended the progress made in protecting and promoting human rights, and highlighted the initiative launched for the universal ratification and implementation of CAT aimed at assisting Governments in overcoming obstacles to the ratification of the Convention. 57. Djibouti noted the policy of Angola to promote and protect human rights, in particular the rights of women and children. 58. The Dominican Republic commended achievements in education, particularly the reduced level of illiteracy, and efforts to prevent and control communicable diseases, especially endemic diseases. 59. Ecuador noted the focus in the new Constitution on promoting and protecting human rights, particularly to combat discrimination; and welcomed the country’s ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD. 60. Egypt urged continued human rights progress, and noted the new Constitution, establishment of the National Children’s Council, ongoing judicial reform and consideration of a national human rights institution. 61. Equatorial Guinea applauded steps to combat poverty, improve women’s participation in decision-making processes and promote human rights education. 62. Eritrea noted with satisfaction the ongoing efforts in human rights and stressed points relating to, inter alia, (a) stepping up efforts to address issues of children’s rights, including by considering accession to instruments that Angola was not yet party to and (b) maximizing efforts to ensure social justice. 63. Estonia noted the adoption of the new Constitution and the creation of the Ombudsman’s institution. It welcomed the signing of several international instruments and stated that it looked forward to their ratification. 64. Ethiopia commended achievements in women’s and children’s rights, gender equality, education and housing, and in combating poverty, corruption, violence against children and harmful traditional practices. 65. France welcomed the presentation of the national report and the signing by Angola of several international human rights instruments in the past two years. 66. Gabon noted legislative and administrative measures against corruption and trafficking in persons; the visit of the former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; and the invitations extended to the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants and the Special Rapporteur on adequate housing. 67. Germany urged Angola to ratify and implement the human rights treaties it had signed, and expedite the implementation of outstanding recommendations. 68. Ghana noted the incorporation into the Constitution of international instruments; judicial reform; and the establishment of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights and the Ombudsman’s Office. 69. Greece commended legislation on gender equality and women’s rights, and efforts to repatriate refugees, requesting information on the planned review and adoption of related legislation. 8