A/HRC/32/4 31. Slovakia noted that the backlog of cases in the criminal justice system remained a challenge. Slovakia also noted the persistence of harmful practices against women, despite the Government’s focus on achieving gender equality. 32. Slovenia welcomed the creation of human rights institutions and the adoption of policies and measures on human rights, but noted the persistence of harmful practices and the prevalence of violence against women. 33. South Sudan appreciated the strengthening of the institutional human rights framework, the establishment of a human rights department in the Namibian Police Force, and the empowerment of persons with disabilities. 34. Spain commended the ratification of almost all international and regional human rights conventions, and the development of a wide legal framework at the national level. Spain stated that more should be done for the inclusion of indigenous peoples. 35. Sri Lanka observed that the Office of the Ombudsman had maintained “A” status in terms of the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (Paris Principles) consecutively for the past nine years, and welcomed efforts at promoting gender equality and protecting children against sexual violence. 36. The State of Palestine welcomed progress made in addressing poverty and underdevelopment, despite several challenges such as droughts, a lack of available resources, and insufficient assistance from the international community. 37. Swaziland was pleased that the wage order and regulations for domestic workers setting the minimum conditions for their employment had come into force in 2014. Swaziland also welcomed the emphasis given by Namibia to children’s rights and welfare. 38. Sweden welcomed the passing of the Child Care and Protection Act, which included provisions aimed at safeguarding children in prisons. Sweden stated that the implementation of the legislation was of vital importance. 39. The delegation of Namibia stated that the second National Conference on Gender-Based Violence, held in July 2014, had examined underlying causes and trends, national responses and approaches with respect to combating gender-based violence. Recommendations adopted by the Conference had been approved by the Cabinet. The Criminal Procedure Act (Act No. 51 of 1977) as amended made provision for support for vulnerable witnesses; social workers in the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare also provided support for vulnerable witnesses. Several multimedia public awareness campaigns had been launched. Fifteen specialized women and child protection units had been established to protect and provide services to survivors of gender-based violence. The Gender-Based Violence and Human Rights Cluster, one of six clusters of the coordination mechanism for the implementation of the National Gender Policy, advised the Government on strategies for eradicating gender-based violence. 40. One of the seven themes of the National Human Rights Action Plan was the right not to be discriminated against. The specific objectives under that theme included enhancing affirmation of the rights of people with disabilities, indigenous people, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; having information on the extent to which human rights of people with disabilities, indigenous people, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons were infringed; intensifying education and raising awareness; and implementing the legal and regulatory reform that would give effect to the non-discriminatory provisions in various international and regional instruments. New legislation would be adopted to prohibit discrimination. 6