A/HRC/24/15 Offenders (Bangkok Rules) and the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. It made recommendations. 39. Togo welcomed the creation of the interministerial committee to monitor the implementation of international and regional human rights mechanisms’ recommendations; the National Action Plan on Human Rights; and the ratification of several treaties. It made recommendations. 40. Tunisia noted several legal, political and institutional progresses. It encouraged Cameroon to further eliminate women’s violence and eradicate corporal punishment of children. It called upon the High Commissioner and the international community to meet the expectations of Cameroon regarding technical assistance. It made recommendations. 41. Uganda noted the interministerial committee to monitor the implementation of international and human rights mechanisms’ recommendations; the National Human Rights Education Programme; and the National Plan of Action. It called upon the international community to provide Cameroon with assistance. It made a recommendation. 42. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland urged Cameroon to speak out against threats against human rights defenders and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and provide security; and decriminalize same-sex acts between consenting adults. It expressed concern over violence against women; poor access to information and limitations on the press; and bans imposed on journalists. It made recommendations. 43. The United States of America looked forward to further efforts to strengthen the rule of law and end impunity regarding human rights violations committed by security forces and public officials. It was concerned about prison conditions and overcrowding; freedom of assembly, association and expression; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. It made recommendations. 44. Uruguay commended the country’s recent ratifications and the laws to strengthen the independence of the National Commission for Human Rights and Freedoms. It made recommendations. 45. Uzbekistan welcomed reforms to strengthen the human rights protection system of Cameroon, particularly the Employment Strategy; the National Plan of Action for Human Rights; and the reorganization of the National Commission for Human Rights and Freedoms. It noted the ratification of OP-CAT, OP-CRC-AC and several International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions. It made recommendations. 46. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the investments by Cameroon in livestock and fish production to guarantee food availability. It highlighted its strides towards universal and free education and measures to improve the situation of persons with disabilities. It made a recommendation. 47. Viet Nam commended the ratification of several regional and international human rights instruments; the improvement of the standard of living; and the 2012 National Plan of Action for Human Rights. It made a recommendation. 48. Zimbabwe noted the National Plan of Action for Human Rights. It highlighted activities carried out by the National Commission for Human Rights and Freedoms and civil society organizations. It made recommendations. 49. Afghanistan recognized steps to promote and protect human rights, including the rights of persons with disabilities, right to work, to food and access to employment. It commended the ratification of international instruments and the Growth and Employment Strategy. Afghanistan made recommendations. GE.13-15472 7