A/HRC/37/8 91. Haiti commended Peru for the progress achieved, in particular the ratification of several legal instruments, the creation of the National Commission against Discrimination and the first ever inclusion of Afro-Peruvians in the national census, in 2017. 92. Honduras commended Peru for the implementation of the recommendations it had made in the previous review cycle in the areas of legal and institutional frameworks. It recognized the legislative measures adopted regarding child labour and to combat of all forms of discrimination, violence against women and trafficking in persons. 93. Iceland welcomed the introduction of the criminal offence of child sex tourism in Peruvian legislation and the progress made in reducing child mortality. It expressed concern about the absence of legislation explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. 94. India welcomed the establishment in 2012 of the rural housing support programme, and the National Plan for the Development of the Afro-Peruvians Population (2016–2020). It commended Peru for recent legislation and other programmes aimed at the full implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the focus on child nutrition, early childhood development and adolescents, and the protection of older persons. 95. Indonesia welcomed the progress achieved in the area of human rights and the efforts made in advancing development in rural areas. It noted the importance of the third National Human Rights Plan (2017–2021) and the rural housing support programme, initiated in 2012. 96. Iraq commended Peru for ratifying most of the international instruments, and for establishing the National Plan for Human Rights, the Committee to Combat Enforced Disappearance, the National Commission against Discrimination and the “Racism Warning” platform. 97. Ireland welcomed the progress made in reducing child mortality and chronic malnutrition. It shared the concerns expressed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in relation to harassment, intimidation and attacks on human rights defenders. It encouraged Peru to organize official visits by various special rapporteurs. 98. Israel welcomed the adoption of the Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants Act, the repeal of police regulation imposing sanctions on personnel for having same-sex relationships, the development of the “Racism Warning” platform, the National Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons, the National Plan to Combat Forced Labour and the “Prosper” strategy for the reduction of urban poverty. 99. Italy appreciated efforts made to combat gender violence and human trafficking and measures to prevent torture and eradicate child labour. It commended Peru for the maintenance of the de facto abolition of the death penalty. 100. Japan appreciated the measures taken to extend the number of temporary stay permits granted to foreigners in need of protection for humanitarian purposes. It welcomed the various initiatives for the protection of indigenous peoples, including the enactment of the Act on the right of indigenous or aboriginal peoples to prior consultation and its regulation. 101. Libya appreciated the efforts of the Government to promote human rights and its positive responses to recommendations and inquiries. 102. Madagascar expressed particular satisfaction with the creation in 2013 of the National Commission against Discrimination and the adoption of the Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants Act. 103. Malaysia was pleased with progress in promoting the rights of the indigenous people, persons with disabilities, women and children. It welcomed the national policy for mainstreaming an intercultural approach and the establishment of the National Plan for the Development of the Afro-Peruvian Population and the National Afro-Peruvian Council. 104. Maldives welcomed the equal opportunities plan for persons with disabilities 2009– 2018 and was encouraged by the launch of the “early intervention” programme. It also 10