A/HRC/24/16 Treatment of Prisoners and prioritized the preventive approach through a number of social programmes. 23. Through a number of cooperation programmes, Cuba also contributed to the exercise and attainment of human rights of other peoples of the world. 24. Cuba maintained a high level of cooperation and interaction with the procedures and mechanisms of the United Nations system in the area of human rights, which were implemented universally and on a non-discriminatory basis. 25. Cuba had always expressed its unequivocal willingness to establish a dialogue on every issue and with all States on the basis of mutual respect, sovereign equality and the recognition of the right to self-determination. 26. B. Cuba was open to a constructive and respectful dialogue. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 27. During the interactive dialogue, 132 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the interactive dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. All written statements of the delegations are posted on the extranet of the Human Rights Council, if available.1 28. Namibia referred to the impact of the embargo imposed against Cuba on human development. 29. Nepal highlighted progress in several fields, including women’s rights, housing and food, and in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). 30. The Netherlands welcomed the migration law; it also expressed concern at the reported increase in arbitrary detention, harassment and abusive controls. 31. Nicaragua highlighted the commitment of Cuba to human rights despite the blockade, and condemned the convictions against five Cubans. 32. The Niger appreciated efforts made in the fields of health and education, women’s rights and migration. 33. Nigeria appreciated the generous assistance provided by Cuba to developing countries. 34. Norway welcomed efforts made by Cuba in the area of social, cultural and economic rights, but remained concerned at the lack of protection for human rights defenders. 35. Oman highlighted that Cuba had made human rights promotion a priority, to ensure protection for all citizens. 36. Pakistan appreciated the progress made by Cuba, irrespective of resource constraints due to unilateral sanctions. 37. Panama highlighted efforts made by Cuba regarding assistance for youth and children and in the area of women’s rights and equality, and noted advances with respect to the MDGs. 38. Peru underscored achievements in migration policy and in economic, social and cultural rights, despite the imposed restrictions. 1 https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/upr/Sessions/16session/Cuba/Pages/default.aspx. 5