A/HRC/28/11 111. Senegal welcomed efforts regarding human rights, including the establishment of the National Family Council and the National Children’s Council, and ratification of CRPD. 112. Serbia commended the national human rights framework and the country’s signature of CAT, OP-CAT and ICERD. Taking note of the country’s efforts regarding protection of refugees, it requested information on the repatriation process. 113. Sierra Leone commended measures to promote economic and social rights, the right to health and children’s rights, and efforts regarding domestic violence and microcredit programmes for women living in rural areas. 114. Singapore noted the incorporation of international instruments into the Constitution and national legislation, and efforts regarding the rights of persons with disabilities, including the ratification of CRPD. 115. Slovenia commended the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD, and the adoption of measures on gender equality, domestic violence and support for women in rural areas. 116. South Africa welcomed progress regarding the Constitution and the protection of women and children, and noted that consideration had been given to establishing a national human rights institution. 117. South Sudan welcomed the strengthened institutions, noting the incorporation of provisions of international instruments into the Constitution, judicial reform and measures to prevent and combat human trafficking. 118. Spain welcomed the ratification of international instruments, commitments regarding water and sanitation, and domestic violence legislation. It also noted reports on inadequate follow-up on human rights violations. 119. Sri Lanka commended legislative and institutional measures to protect children and promote gender equality, noting that policy implementation focused particularly on women in rural areas. 120. The State of Palestine welcomed efforts to implement recommendations, especially those concerning health and education services in rural areas, and recognized remaining challenges in that regard. 121. The Sudan noted the country’s commitment to human rights, in particular the ratification of CRPD and its Optional Protocol and the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. 122. Sweden welcomed the country’s signature of international instruments, and expressed concerns regarding arbitrary arrest and detention and acts of torture by police and security forces. 123. Switzerland expressed concern regarding torture and ill-treatment, and poor treatment of civil society by the authorities. It encouraged Angola to end impunity for serious human rights violations. 124. Thailand applauded the achievement of Millennium Development Goal 1, commended efforts on food safety, poverty eradication and rural development, and offered technical assistance regarding the right to development. 125. Timor-Leste noted positive steps, particularly the progress towards ratifying ICERD. It also recognized progress regarding women’s and children’s rights, highlighting the Law on Domestic Violence. 126. Togo welcomed efforts to promote gender equality, noting policies to allow women access to health care, education, property, housing and microcredit, and encouraged continued efforts in human rights protection. 12