A/HRC/29/14 51. Algeria welcomed positive developments in Grenada for the protection of human rights, including the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict in 2012 and CRPD in 2014. 52. Argentina regretted that the national report had not been made available on time. In relation to women’s rights, it noted the measures taken towards the elimination of discrimination against women, such as the Domestic Violence Act and the Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Protocol. 53. Armenia welcomed the ratification by Grenada of core international human rights instruments as well as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) conventions on the protection and promotion of cultural rights. It welcomed the legislative measures aimed, inter alia, at ending violence against women. It noted the high rate of dropout from school of children belonging to vulnerable groups. 54. Australia welcomed the establishment by Grenada of the Constitutional Reform Advisory Committee to advise the Government on the adoption of a new Constitution and its ratification of ICERD and CRPD. It was concerned that discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity remained an issue in Grenada. 55. Brazil acknowledged progress since the first UPR. The constitutional reform process and its participatory nature were noteworthy. It believed that the process would lead to greater enjoyment of fundamental rights. It was concerned, inter alia, that consensual samesex relations could entail 10 years’ imprisonment. 56. Canada noted the acceptance by Grenada of its recommendation at the first UPR on undertaking a comprehensive review of prison conditions and requested a further update on the steps taken to implement the recommendation. It welcomed the ratification of CRPD and ICERD. 57. Chile regretted that the national report had not been provided prior to the review. It looked with satisfaction upon the advances made by Grenada and highlighted the ratification of the Rome Statue of the International Criminal Court, ICERD and CRPD. It urged Grenada to strengthen its efforts in human rights protection. 58. China appreciated that Grenada had taken legislative and administrative measures to promote and protect human rights, in particular to combat poverty, to advance in reforming its social protection system, to improve the education and health-care system and to protect women, children and people with disabilities, as well as to promote gender equality and fight sexual violence. China called on the international community to provide constructive assistance to Grenada. 59. Colombia highlighted the commitment demonstrated by Grenada in the implementation of recommendations from its first UPR. It noted in particular the transparency and collaboration of Grenada with the human rights mechanisms. Colombia offered to share its experience in the areas of the recommendations made by Colombia to Grenada. 60. Costa Rica noted the ratification of various international instruments and urged Grenada to bring its national legislation into line with international standards. It urged Grenada to review the national legislation with the aim of abolishing the death penalty and to consider ratifying CAT and the Optional Protocol thereto. 61. Cuba recognized the efforts of Grenada and steps being taken to comply with the accepted recommendations from its first review under the UPR. It highlighted, among others, efforts in the areas of education, to combat poverty and to improve the health system. It noted that the international community should continue supporting Grenada, based on its national priorities. 9