A/HRC/34/11 53. Since 2010, police officers and members of the military and security services had been held accountable for human rights violations and had been given human rights training. The Office of the Ombudsman had organized a human rights course, in conjunction with the United Nations. The Ministry of Justice had a national action plan in preparation, subject to public consultation, for the monitoring of human rights by public bodies, churches and civil society. 54. Denmark welcomed the commitment made by Timor-Leste during the first review to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and expressed the hope that the Government would take the steps necessary for its ratification. Denmark asked about the status and prospects for final ratification of the instrument. 55. France welcomed the delegation of Timor-Leste and made recommendations. 56. Germany welcomed the progress made with regard to the rights of persons with disabilities. It regretted that Timor-Leste had not yet ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Germany was concerned that violence against women remained widespread and that domestic laws still did not fully align with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. 57. Guatemala noted the progress made in the promotion and protection of human rights. It also noted that the Office of the Ombudsman was not provided with sufficient financial and human resources, which affected the fulfilment of its mandate. 58. Haiti noted the progress made in terms of access to justice, basic health services and the formal job market. 59. Indonesia stated its full commitment to forward-looking bilateral relations with Timor-Leste. It commended Timor-Leste for its efforts to further implement the recommendations of the two States’ Commission of Truth and Friendship. Indonesia welcomed the fact that the national human rights institution had maintained A status, and the new draft law on human trafficking. 60. Iraq praised the efforts of Timor-Leste to promote and protect human rights nationwide and the adoption of the Dili Declaration, which called for the empowerment of women and for gender equality. Iraq also praised the inclusion of constitutional provisions aimed at protecting children from discrimination. 61. Italy welcomed the Dili Declaration and the commitment of Timor-Leste to implementing a gender action plan in all the municipalities. Italy noted that the Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 aimed at providing information about the negative impact of early marriage on local communities. 62. Japan commended Timor-Leste for its emphasis on human rights in its national policies and the many human rights provisions included in the Constitution. While appreciating the adoption of the Law against Domestic Violence, Japan continued to be concerned at the prevalence of violence against women and girls, and at the high number of girls who dropped out of school in Timor-Leste. 63. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed the efforts made to combat domestic violence and gender disparities and to address human trafficking by strengthening the judicial system with a view to protecting the rights of vulnerable groups, including women and children. It encouraged Timor-Leste to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 64. Libya welcomed the efforts made to implement many of the recommendations on the promotion of respect for human rights and the rule of law that had been accepted during the first review cycle. 9