A/HRC/17/3 communities, as Nauru remained very concerned about the overall impact of environmental pollution on the population. 26. The delegation, in its conclusions, reiterated its commitment to improving and realizing human rights. As a tiny nation facing enormous challenges, Nauru was slowly recovering from recent financial devastation, envisaged positive progress on the human rights situation and looked to work with its partners, both at home and internationally to this end. 27. B. Nauru thanked all States which had submitted advance questions. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 28. During the interactive dialogue, 30 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. A number of delegations welcomed the participative approach taken to the drafting of the national report and the commitment shown by Nauru to the universal periodic review mechanism. 29. Algeria noted that Nauru’s commitment to human rights manifested itself in an active contribution to regional mechanisms in the areas of immigration, refugees and internally displaced persons, and climate change, as well as measures benefiting vulnerable groups. It called on the international community to contribute to capacity-building, in light of Nauru’s limited financial and human resources. Assistance in the area of international legal norms would be of particular importance. Algeria made recommendations. 30. Cuba noted that the population of Nauru was faced with a number of difficulties resulting from the international economic crises, serious environmental problems, climate change and other consequences of the unjust international economic order. Nevertheless, Nauru had made considerable efforts to limit the negative impact of these circumstances on human rights. In addition to steps aimed at economic recovery, Nauru had taken measures to fight domestic violence and promote the representation of women in government. It had also created a National Youth Council, undertaken literacy programmes and improved its health infrastructure. Cuba made recommendations. 31. China noted with appreciation that Nauru had established a comprehensive constitutional review process and had made efforts to advance the domestic legislation process. In recent years, Nauru had made commitments and taken action to strengthen the protection of vulnerable groups. However, due to geographical constraints and lack of capacities and financial resources, Nauru was faced with considerable challenges with regard to its development and in the human rights area. Issues such as climate change, the environmental impact of phosphate mining, eliminating violence against women, facilitating access to justice, strengthening food security, reducing of poverty and improving health standards remained major challenges. China called on the United Nations system and its members to positively consider Nauru’s request for technical and financial assistance. 32. Morocco noted with satisfaction the adoption in 2005 of a National Sustainable Development Strategy, which aimed at reforms in governance and in the political and institutional area, with a view to improving the quality of life. Morocco also took note of legislative measures to strengthen human rights protection, including the adoption of laws on freedom of information and the protection of persons with mental disabilities. Morocco also welcomed the 2009 law on the penitentiary system, which provided for protections for detainees and offered them training opportunities. Morocco further appreciated efforts to strengthen the role of women in society and fight domestic violence. Morocco made recommendations. 6