A/HRC/21/7 framework of accountability for abuses by the military and police and to protect certain religious minorities. It made recommendations. 48. Uruguay highlighted that a fundamental pillar of Indonesia’s National Human Rights Action Plan is the establishment of a mechanism for complaints of human rights violations. Uruguay expressed concern that the Ministry of Health still allows female genital mutilation and that corporal punishment of children is still legally widely practised. Uruguay made recommendations. 49. Uzbekistan welcomed Indonesia’s adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan. It highlighted the value of Indonesia’s monitoring bodies, noting with appreciation the work of the National Human Rights Commission, the National Commission to Eliminate Violence against Women and the National Commission to Protect Children as well as the Ombudsman and the National Commission on police issues. 50. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) noted Indonesia’s work under the National Action Plan in education and training on human rights. It highlighted the dissemination of information on human rights thorough trainings for national and provincial committees, police officers and the military. It welcomed progress on social and cultural rights and the initiative for free and compulsory education. Venezuela made recommendations. 51. Viet Nam expressed appreciation for the Government’s continued commitment to protecting human rights. It noted achievements in ensuring access to education for all and efforts concerning the protection and promotion of the rights of vulnerable groups such as women, children, persons with disabilities and migrant workers. Viet Nam made recommendations. 52. Algeria noted with appreciation the strengthening of Indonesia’s legislative framework for the protection of human rights, education and training in human rights, efforts to ensure an independent judiciary, the strengthening of the national human rights institution and efforts regarding education and health. Algeria welcomed Indonesia’s intention to ratify the two Optional Protocols to the CRC. Algeria made a recommendation. 53. Angola congratulated Indonesia on its accession to most international human rights instruments. It commended Indonesia’s progress on the empowerment of women, who are, as a result, playing a more significant role in society and political life. Angola urged Indonesia to step up efforts to improve children’s rights. Angola made recommendations. 54. Argentina congratulated Indonesia on the ratification of important human rights instruments and its commitment to improve human rights. It encouraged Indonesia to continue its efforts to combat impunity for serious human rights violations. Argentina made recommendations. 55. Australia commended Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen the capacity of its law and justice institutions to promote and protect human rights. It welcomed Indonesia’s work to bolster its democratic institutions as demonstrated in holding more than 600 free and fair elections since 2004 and efforts made to improve the human rights record of its security forces. Australia made recommendations. 56. Austria commended Indonesia for the ratification of the CRPD and the signing of the CPED. It expressed concern about attacks against religious minorities. Austria asked what measures had been taken regarding allegations of use of excessive force and torture by the security forces and widespread impunity. Austria made recommendations. 57. Azerbaijan congratulated Indonesia for involving all interested stakeholders and civil society in the formulation of its national report. It welcomed information provided on measures taken to combat trafficking in persons, in particular women and children, and the adoption of legislation to this effect. Azerbaijan made two recommendations. 8