A/HRC/29/6 16. The United Arab Emirates commended efforts to implement commitments made under the previous UPR. It asked for information regarding the observatory for women and children set up under the Ministry of Human Rights and Civil Liberties. 17. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland encouraged Guinea to ensure that female genital mutilation (FGM) continued to decline; and to make progress in holding accountable State actors responsible for human rights violations, ensuring that members of the security forces responded to judicial summons. 18. The United States of America called on the Government to hold accountable perpetrators of the 2009 stadium massacre. It encouraged Guinea to continue cooperating with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. 19. Uruguay highlighted steps taken to implement UPR recommendations from the first cycle to establish of a national human rights institution, and encouraged Guinea to complete the process needed to enable that institution to fully exercise its mandate. 20. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted that, despite a lack of resources, exacerbated by Ebola, Guinea had continued to implement its human rights programmes. It highlighted work at the interministerial level to develop policies for the family and against gender-based violence. 21. Zimbabwe noted with appreciation the establishment of the Ministry of Human Rights and Civil Liberties, the reform process in the defence and security sector, and practical measures for the protection of women and girls and to promote equality. 22. Albania commended the establishment of a department for the promotion of human rights. It welcomed the improvement of the legal framework and measures to combat harmful practices for women and children as well as trafficking and exploitation for the purpose of prostitution. 23. Algeria noted the ratification of international instruments and the submission of reports to treaty bodies. It welcomed efforts to eliminate violence against women, in particular FGM, and initiatives for the protection of the rights of the child and to fight poverty. 24. Angola noted the persistence of FGM, particularly in rural areas, and called on Guinea to continue efforts to eradicate that practice. It urged the international community to continue to help Guinea to ensure stability and progress in socioeconomic areas. 25. Argentina commended the establishment of Ministry of Human Rights and Civil Liberties and urged Guinea to strengthen cooperation with the OHCHR, highlighting the opportunities offered by a country office. 26. Australia commended Guinea on its 2010 presidential elections, the creation of a special police unit on trafficking and the development of a code of conduct for police. It urged Guinea to strongly consider human rights in its Ebola response and recovery efforts. 27. Bangladesh commended the commitment of Guinea to undertaking reforms aimed at building democracy. It highlighted that, despite challenges, progress had been made through a variety of actions, noting particularly progress in the health sector and action to reduce maternal mortality. 28. Benin commended action taken to implement the recommendations received during the first UPR, as well as the adoption of the new Constitution, which enshrines fundamental human rights principles, such as equality and non-discrimination. GE.15-07505 5