A/HRC/25/13 It urged the international community to provide technical support to help Belize fulfil its obligations under international instruments. 61. The Netherlands commended measures taken by Belize to enhance access to health care, the decrease in maternal and infant mortality and the increase in births attended by skilled personnel. It recalled two recommendations that Belize accepted in 2009, namely raising the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 18 and abolishing criminal sanctions for same-sex activity between consenting adults. It remained concerned by certain aspects of sexual and reproductive rights. It made recommendations. 62. Nicaragua noted that, despite the economic difficulties facing Belize, it had made efforts to fulfil its human rights obligations. Although Nicaragua understood that lack of resources hindered compliance with international obligations, it noted that such compliance was important. It urged Belize to continue to cooperate with the mechanisms of the United Nations system in the follow-up and implementation of its international commitments in the field of human rights. Nicaragua made a recommendation. 63. Nigeria commended the Government on designing a national development scheme, entitled Horizon 2030, and on embedding human rights within the national policy framework. It also commended Belize on achieving gender parity in primary and secondary education and on improved life expectancy and infant mortality rates. Nigeria made recommendations. 64. Norway observed that Belize lacked any constitutional or statutory provision expressly prohibiting discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and/or gender identity and that its Immigration Act included homosexuals in the list of prohibited persons for the purposes of immigration. Being opposed to the use of capital punishment under all circumstances and aiming for its universal abolition, Norway noted that Belize retained the death penalty. Norway made recommendations. 65. Paraguay noted the appointment of an ombudsman and welcomed the priority given to combating poverty. It welcomed the adoption of Horizon 2030 and constitutional provisions on human rights protection, which prohibited discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, colour and place of origin. It requested information on the outcome of the implementation of the revised National Gender Policy and the National Gender-Based Violence Plan of Action. Paraguay made recommendations. 66. Peru noted advances in human rights, including the creation of a long-term national development framework; the launching of policies, plans and initiatives to promote gender equality and combat gender-based violence; and the adoption of measures to assist persons living in poverty and reduce maternal mortality, including the extension of National Health Insurance coverage. It also noted the request made by Belize for technical assistance in addressing various human rights challenges. Peru made recommendations. 67. The Philippines welcomed the inclusion of human rights protection in the Constitution and the State’s strong commitment to promoting, protecting and ensuring the enjoyment of human rights. It noted that technical and financial constraints hindered the establishment of a national human rights institution. It was encouraged that eradication of poverty was central to medium-term development. It urged Belize to consider prohibiting corporal punishment in all settings. It made recommendations. 68. Singapore noted various measures adopted by the Government on the rights of older persons, including on pensions, food programmes and access to health-care facilities, and its work on a study with UNFPA to identify the constraints and challenges faced by older persons. Singapore also noted a broad range of efforts to tackle the challenges posed by HIV/AIDS. Singapore made recommendations. 10