A/HRC/40/13 power. In 2016, 60 per cent of Monegasque official development assistance (9.6 out of 16 million euros), representing 0.16 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product, had been allocated for projects in least developed countries. In total, nearly 800,000 persons had benefited directly from the Principality’s assistance. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 18. During the interactive dialogue, 49 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 19. Turkmenistan welcomed the changes made to the domestic normative and institutional framework for the promotion and protection of human rights, and the signature and ratification of international instruments. It also noted the importance of the establishment of new institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights. 20. Ukraine welcomed the ratification of a number of international human rights treaties, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. It also acknowledged the establishment of the Office of the High Commissioner for the Protection of Rights and Liberties and for Mediation. 21. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted that Monaco had not endorsed the Call to Action on Modern Slavery and encouraged Monaco to consider doing so. It also noted that women continued to be disadvantaged in some areas, which included the prohibition on women remarrying within 310 days of the dissolution of a previous marriage and different treatment under retirement rules and regulations. 22. The United States of America acknowledged that the size of Monaco affected its capacity to accept refugees and commended the country’s support for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. It noted, however, that the law did not provide for formal asylum or refugee status. It also expressed concern about the law that criminalized denunciations of the ruling family. 23. Uruguay urged Monaco to continue its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights, which had been highlighted by its recent ratification of several international human rights instruments. It congratulated Monaco on the adoption of legislative measures to promote gender equality. 24. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expressed appreciation for the protection by Monaco of vulnerable groups, such as children, women and persons with disabilities. It highlighted, in particular, the arrangement for receiving and schooling persons with disabilities, and the establishment of services for victims of violence. It commended the fact that education was obligatory for children of both sexes until the age of 16 and that primary and secondary schools were free in public schools. 25. Albania commended Monaco for its constructive cooperation with international human rights mechanisms. It welcomed the ratification of a number of international human rights instruments, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Albania asked for information on the process of establishing a committee for the promotion and protection of women’s rights, particularly on the role of civil society during and after the establishment of such an interministerial committee. 26. Algeria welcomed the various initiatives taken to guarantee the rights of the child, and encouraged Monaco to make further efforts in this area, particularly through the development and implementation of a comprehensive policy. It also praised the implementation of a law that criminalized various forms of violence against women such as harassment or forced marriage and that specifically recognized rape between spouses. 27. Andorra appreciated the ratification of a number of international instruments, particularly the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It asked about the GE.18-22679 5