A/HRC/28/7 rights of nations and indigenous peoples, native and peasant, to exercise their own justice system. Legislation was important to achieve buen vivir (“Good Living”) for the peoples, but it could not disregard their needs. During the period 2010–2014, the Plurinational State of Bolivia had adopted a broad spectrum of laws for the effective realization of rights, including laws for the protection of the right to education, health, housing, the rights of peoples in vulnerable situations, older persons and persons with disabilities, as well as the rights of nations and indigenous peoples, native and peasant, and Afro-Bolivians. 8. As a result of the implementation of the economic, social, community and productive model, the Plurinational State of Bolivia had reduced extreme poverty from 38 per cent in 2005 to 18 per cent in 2013. The Plurinational State of Bolivia had taken a strategic approach to the administration of economic resources and redistributed earnings through conditional social bonuses. Progressive and sustainable salary increases had also been implemented, consolidating the basis for a truly social State. 9. In the area of health, the national budget had increased significantly. Important programmes aimed at consolidating the comprehensive, intersectoral and intercultural approach to health, based on the universality and quality of health services, were highlighted. 10. The right to education had been recognized in the Constitution. The Plurinational State of Bolivia provided free education at all levels, including at higher level. It promoted assistance to primary and secondary education for all children through the provision of an economic incentive. The use of technology in education was also being promoted. Community Distance Learning Centres had been set up in rural areas and access to internet services and mobile communication had been made possible. Free laptop computers had been provided to all teachers and computers were being distributed to all secondary level students. 11. In the area of labour rights, important laws, programmes and policies had been adopted. The unemployment rate had been lowered from 8 per cent in 2006 to 3.2 per cent in 2012. 12. The delegation also provided information on legislation and policies regarding access to land, the promotion of agricultural production and the prioritization of organic production in harmony with “Mother Earth”. The capacities of nations and indigenous peoples, native and peasant, and Afro-Bolivian communities had been strengthened, with an emphasis on intercultural knowledge and practices. Universal agricultural insurance, known as Pachamama, had been created, with a view to securing agricultural production affected by climate change. 13. Information regarding strategic action to ensure access to housing, drinking water and sanitation, and electricity was also provided. The Plurinational State of Bolivia indicated that it had reached the Millennium Development Goal on the reduction of extreme poverty and hunger and the third target of the seventh goal, of halving the proportion of the population without sustainable access to safe drinking water. 14. The Constitution had broadened the democratic participation of the population. Bolivians living abroad in around 30 countries could now exercise their right to vote. Free access to birth registration had also been extended. 15. Freedom of expression was guaranteed, and important legislation for the protection of journalists had been adopted during recent years. In 2010, a law to fight corruption had been adopted, which had led to 82 convictions and the recovery of more than 100 million United States dollars for the State. The Plurinational State of Bolivia had also adopted legislation to combat racism and all forms of discrimination. 4