A/HRC/26/6 increase in trade union members to over 500,000, and 4,000 local trade union branches in 2013 alone. 101. A number of legal documents and national policies dealt with the rights of the child, especially regarding child labour, child prostitution and child pornography. Viet Nam cooperated with other international organizations, including ILO. 102. The delegation referred to the progress in protecting and promoting freedom of religion and belief over recent years, such as the increasing number of recognized religious organizations and favourable conditions for places of worship. The publication of books and items for religious purposes, and the import and printing of religious books in ethnic minority languages had been facilitated. Charitable and humanitarian action by religious bodies and dignitaries was encouraged. 103. All ethnic minorities had been given enabling conditions to allow them to enjoy equality with the majority group. Since the previous UPR, the human rights of ethnic minorities had been better protected and promoted. Viet Nam had recorded a large number of National Assembly deputies as well as provincial and local council members from ethnic minorities. Remote and mountainous regions were covered by the Internet and broadcasting services, including channels broadcast in minority languages. Legal assistance for ethnic minorities had been increased, with nearly 2,000 clubs in regions with ethnic minorities. A law on ethnic minorities would be developed in the context of the implementation of the 2013 Constitution. 104. Viet Nam upheld the principles of fairness and equality and guaranteed their enforcement. Fundamental principles to ensure the rights to counsel of defendants, the right to equality before the law and the presumption of innocence were enshrined in legal provisions. The 2013 Constitution guaranteed the principles of independence and strict compliance with the law by judges. In addition, the role and work of lawyers were protected. The right to counsel of detainees and defendants and the equal rights of counsel and procurators were guaranteed. 105. Gabon welcomed legislation adopted to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities and combat human trafficking, and a national action plan aimed at providing education for all. 106. Germany commended achievements in combating poverty, the signing of CAT and the decision to decriminalize homosexual partnerships. 107. Greece appreciated efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty. It was concerned about restrictions on freedom of expression, association and assembly. 108. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended the promotion and protection of human rights since the first UPR cycle, including policies on education and the rights of children and persons with disabilities. 109. India welcomed efforts to amend the Constitution to promote and protect human rights, and noted that treaty bodies had welcomed measures to help the poorest ethnic minorities in housing, education and language. 110. Indonesia recognized the commitment to human rights through measures to protect civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, and progress in poverty reduction. It encouraged the sharing of best practices. 111. Romania was confident that, as a member of the Human Rights Council, Viet Nam would uphold the highest standards in human rights. 11