A/HRC/41/2 with great professionalism and dedication and has published numerous reports since its establishment. 610. During the review process, Yemen received 252 recommendations. Of these, the government accepted 182 recommendations and deferred 70 for further examination. Of these 70, the government then chose to accept another 19 recommendations. In sum, the government accepted 201 out of 252 recommendations, which is a very high percentage of acceptance. This comes in the interest of the Yemeni Government to deal positively with the universal periodic review mechanism, and take serious measures towards the maintenance and protection of human rights. 611. The delegation stated that the Government was focusing its attention on the following challenges: ending the coup and achieving peace and stability throughout the country; bring back constitutional legitimacy and re-establish state institutions; implement the outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference that establishes a new federal State with, a new constitution and electoral laws; as well as the election of local governments; maintain security in the country and ending the terrorism and vandalism that threaten the security of the country and the citizen; provide essential needs, including fuel, electricity, basic materials, education, health and social services; address the problem of social disintegration and promote national unity following the coup d’état; provide the necessary support for internally displaced persons and refugees as well as illegal immigrants; and urgently restore humanitarian aid. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 612. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Yemen, 13 delegations made statements.** 613. UNPF acknowledged government efforts to address gender-based violence, including the development of standard operating procedures. UNFPA remained concerned about the possible rise in early and child marriage as a coping mechanism from the pressures of the conflict, and that nearly half of health facilities were non-functioning or partially functioning. 614. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela stated that the international community must contribute with Yemen to alleviate the humanitarian situation, particularly regarding food shortages, health and social services. It reiterated its support for efforts towards a just and lasting peace in the country, and recommended strengthening social programmes, especially the most vulnerable sectors. 615. Viet Nam commended the progress achieved in developing a legal framework for the protection and promotion of human rights, as well as efforts in rebuilding educational infrastructure in producing programmes for children with special needs and establishing a committee to support most vulnerable groups. 616. Algeria noted that Yemen had accepted two recommendations from Algeria, one on increasing efforts to prevent the exploitation and trafficking of children, and the second on the development of legislation relating to children. It wished Yemen every success in its effort to give effect to the various recommendations. ** The statements of the delegations that were unable to deliver them owing to time constraints which were made available are posted on the extranet of the Human Rights Council, at https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/41Session/Pages/default.aspx 100

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