A/HRC/19/16 76. Mozambique noted that Uganda had ratified the core human rights instruments and had taken steps to domesticate many of them. Mozambique applauded Uganda for the gains in the area of health. It noted that the Government was allocating a larger budget to education. Mozambique also praised Uganda for adopting a recommendation for a national action plan on human rights. Mozambique made a recommendation. 77. Hungary noted the efforts of Uganda to draw up an institutional and legal framework for the implementation of the human rights instruments to which the country was party. It welcomed the commitment to the prevention of genocide and the collaboration with the OHCHR presence in the country; however, it stated that there was room for improvement regarding cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms. Hungary made recommendations. 78. Turkey noted the anti-corruption measures initiated by the Government. Turkey praised the relevant articles of the Constitution guaranteeing protection from torture and the ratification of CAT. Turkey noted the increase in the number of women in Parliament and encouraged participation of women at the local level. Turkey made recommendations. 79. Argentina commended Uganda on the inclusion of a human rights perspective in its National Development Plan for 2015. Argentina made recommendations. 80. The United Kingdom encouraged Uganda to take concrete steps to improve the implementation of constitutional laws and institutions for respecting human rights. It recognized the Government‟s work to address discrimination against women, but noted that key laws in that regard had not been passed. It also urged the Government to take steps to tackle discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. It made recommendations. 81. Burkina Faso commended the adoption of the Domestic Violence Act of 2010 aimed at the protection of victims and criminal prosecution of perpetrators. It also welcomed the adoption of a national plan of action for women to promote gender mainstreaming. It appreciated the commitment by Uganda to enforce its plan of action for children enlisted in the State‟s armed forces. It made recommendations. 82. The Holy See acknowledged the efforts by Uganda regarding legal, policy and institutional areas, including the creation of the national human rights institution. It supported the State‟s protection of the rights to life and of the natural family and congratulated Uganda for reducing HIV/AIDS. It noted challenges regarding poverty, health conditions, primary education; and the phenomena of child soldiers and child labour. It made recommendations. 83. Brazil was encouraged by the commitment of Uganda to become a middle-income country in the medium term, and wished to be informed about the impact of the economic and financial crisis on the Government‟s ability to pursue the economic growth strategies. Brazil acknowledged the State‟s efforts and legislative steps taken to combat gender violence. Brazil made recommendations. 84. Spain congratulated Uganda for the non-approval of the Anti-Homosexual Act. It noted that Uganda had signed an action plan regarding children associated with armed forces, as well as its efforts to implement it. Spain welcomed the State‟s cooperation with OHCHR. Spain made recommendations. 85. Sweden noted that the Constitution of Uganda provided for the freedoms of expression and assembly; however, it was concerned about the proposed Press and Journalist Bill 2010 that would create new offences against freedom of expression. It also noted that the Ugandan Penal Code criminalized same-sex sexual conduct in private between consenting adults. It welcomed the de facto moratorium on executions. Sweden made recommendations. 11