A/HRC/29/6 international community to support Guinea in the implementation of its human rights commitments. 77. Malaysia recognized the strengthening of the rule of law and democratization process and commended Guinea for its efforts in developing the necessary institutional framework for the advancement and protection of women, girls and children. 78. Mexico commended progress made since the first UPR cycle. It particularly noted the measures adopted to promote education, health and employment. It also welcomed the creation of the national strategy to combat gender-based violence and the adoption of the national policy to protect children. 79. Montenegro asked for information on the measures undertaken to ensure the adequate care and protection of children deprived of their family environment, as well as on the activities undertaken to enforce existing legislation prohibiting FGM. 80. Kuwait welcomed initiatives to establish relations with the international financial institutions, including the Islamic Development Bank in order to promote social and economic development. 81. Namibia commended Guinea on the significant strides taken to promote and protect the human rights since the last UPR, as well as the efforts undertaken to end impunity for violence against women and children. It expressed solidarity in the fight against the Ebola outbreak. 82. The Netherlands commended the efforts in combating the Ebola outbreak and ensuring socioeconomic health rights. It expressed concern that FGM remained a serious and widespread problem, despite the Government’s attempt to eliminate the practice. It highlighted the importance of continuing the investigations to combat impunity for human rights violations. 83. Nicaragua noted the efforts undertaken to strengthen the human rights system, despite the socioeconomic, health and resource constraints. It stressed the importance of political will to build a country that lives in democracy and in the enjoyment of the rule of law. 84. While acknowledging progress made since the last review, including holding free elections and transition to civilian rule, Norway took note of the violence associated with demonstrations, which continued to be a challenge. It also expressed concern about the rights of girls and women. 85. The Philippines recognized the policies of the Government of Guinea to combat traditional practices that were harmful to women and children, such as FGM. It appreciated the determination to address recurrent human rights violations, a number of which were still to be fully investigated and prosecuted. 86. While welcoming the efforts to advance women’s rights, Portugal expressed concern at the reports of violence against women and girls and that a significant proportion of girls and women were still subject to FGM. It also welcomed the creation of the interministerial committee on human rights. 87. The Republic of Korea acknowledged efforts to promote and protect human rights since the first UPR of Guinea, in particular through the establishment of the Ministry of Human Rights and Civil Liberties and the national observatory on violence against women and children, and the adoption and implementation of the strategic plan against FGM. 88. Rwanda noted the great progress achieved since 2010, in particular the return to constitutional order, the creation of Ministry of Human Rights and Civil Liberties and the many reforms undertaken to establish genuine rule of law. 10 GE.15-07505