A/HRC/25/13 84. Argentina applauded efforts to protect older persons’ rights. It noted that a strategic plan for the National Council for the Ageing was currently being prepared and asked for more information about that plan. It invited Belize to share its good practices with the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons to be appointed by the Human Rights Council. It welcomed the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Prohibition Act and encouraged efforts to combat the scourge. Argentina made recommendations. 85. Australia welcomed the appointment of the new Ombudsman in 2013, although it was disappointed that the Ombudsman had failed to produce annual reports since 2009. It commended human rights training for law enforcement officials, judicial officers and State officials, but remained concerned about the use of excessive force by security forces. It noted that the death penalty remained law, but acknowledged the de facto moratorium on executions. Australia made recommendations. 86. Barbados noted that it collaborated with Belize on trade, environment, security and human rights and commended the consultative nature of the national report. It welcomed the incorporation of human rights into the national policy framework, including the medium-term strategy framework and Horizon 2030, and efforts to combat poverty. It noted protection of the rights of vulnerable groups, including older persons and those at risk of HIV/AIDS. 87. Brazil welcomed the revised National Gender Policy and National Gender-Based Violence Plan of Action. It commended ratification of CRPD and encouraged Belize to make a declaration under article 14 of ICERD. It acknowledged progress in children’s rights, noting that the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Prohibition Act implemented OP-CRC-SC. Commending poverty-reduction efforts, it asked about the expected results of the National Poverty Elimination Strategy. Brazil made recommendations. 88. Costa Rica encouraged efforts to ensure access to medical care and income security for older persons. Welcoming efforts to ensure gender equality, it called nevertheless for the low participation of women in politics to be addressed. Commending the ratification of CRPD, Costa Rica encouraged its enactment in domestic law. It encouraged Belize to continue with the de facto moratorium on the death penalty with a view to its abolition. It made recommendations. 89. Chile commended the integration of human rights in public policies and new action plans and legislative reform under Horizon 2030 and the three-year medium-term strategy. It welcomed future planning under the 2014-2017 strategy, which focused on eradicating poverty which, as noted in the national report, hampered the exercise of human rights and freedoms. Chile made recommendations. 90. China expressed its appreciation for efforts to implement recommendations accepted during the previous UPR cycle relating to the National Poverty Elimination Strategy, protection of the rights of vulnerable groups, promotion of gender equality, HIV/AIDS monitoring and improving legal aid provision. It noted ongoing difficulties in the areas of poverty reduction and social security. It urged the international community to meet technical assistance needs. China made a recommendation. 91. Colombia recognized efforts to implement recommendations made during the previous UPR cycle and the transparent collaboration with international mechanisms. It noted that all countries faced human rights challenges, but nations had a legal and moral obligation to make citizens’ lives better, particularly for the most vulnerable and discriminated populations. It offered to share its experience in the design and implementation of mechanisms for policies relating to international human rights. Colombia made recommendations. 13