A/HRC/28/11 70. The Holy See acknowledged the increasing enrolment rate. It commended the advancement in health-care quality, assistance to those suffering from HIV and the initiatives to secure the right to adequate housing. 71. India welcomed measures to strengthen the institutional and human rights infrastructure and the steps taken to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and to reform the justice system. 72. Indonesia welcomed progress in protecting human rights and particularly in combating violence against women, noting the adoption of Law 25/11 against Domestic Violence. 73. The Islamic Republic of Iran noted that progress had been made in poverty reduction, the adoption of the framework law and action plan on education for all, and judicial reform. 74. Ireland welcomed positive efforts by Angola and expressed concern at reports of intimidation and arbitrary detention of human rights defenders, journalists and civil society actors. 75. Israel commended the new Constitution of Angola, the recent successful elections, and the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD, and asked about measures and activities undertaken to improve human rights. 76. Italy welcomed the signing of CAT, legislation on women’s rights and their role in the family and society, and measures to protect children’s rights. 77. Kenya noted the country’s accession to core instruments, policies on combating poverty and supporting rural women, and legal reform; it encouraged efforts to meet women’s and children’s needs. 78. Kuwait welcomed the adoption of the new Constitution, which guaranteed rights and freedoms and prohibited discrimination, and applauded the national strategy on education, including initiatives towards improving literacy. 79. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed efforts to enhance freedom of expression, to improve the education system and access to health-care and to eliminate violence against women and children. 80. Lebanon commended the Constitution, which guaranteed collective and individual rights, prohibited discrimination and enshrined international instruments on human rights and trafficking. The recent elections had strengthened democracy. 81. Lesotho commended the country’s achievement in realizing the right to education, enacting the Protection and Full Development of the Child Act of 2012 and establishing the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. 82. The delegation of Angola provided information on measures to combat violence against children, forced marriage and child labour. There was a system of recording such cases, administered by the national institute for children. Judges, in investigating such cases, must ensure that the child was represented. Children were given the necessary support in schools and by the police, as there were special police stations to deal with dayto-day events involving children. SOS call centres were being established to receive complaints. Civil society monitored follow-up on complaints. The networks involved coordination and dialogue between communities and authorities, with involvement of children. The delegation provided information on strategies to combat child labour through information campaigns and awareness-raising as well as through education within families and communities. Violence against children and forced marriage were considered to be crimes. 9

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