A/HRC/34/11 detainees, while considering that impunity remained a problem. It was concerned about the prevalence of gender-based violence and threats to freedom of the press. 33. Uruguay encouraged Timor-Leste to increase its efforts to submit its overdue reports to the treaty bodies and to implement their recommendations. Uruguay expressed concern about the absence of legislation aimed at preventing discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, which affected lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. 34. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela acknowledged the efforts of Timor-Leste to advance economic, social and cultural rights. It praised the initiatives Timor-Leste had taken to provide adequate housing for vulnerable people and their families and to enforce the Law against Domestic Violence, including the establishment of a protection network for victims. 35. The Philippines appreciated efforts to address gender inequality and domestic violence, including the enactment of several laws and public awareness campaigns. It encouraged Timor-Leste to remain committed to confronting the patriarchal system, as that remained a factor that was denying women opportunities, causing them to face discrimination and be victims of domestic violence in their homes. 36. Afghanistan valued the efforts of the Government to institutionalize human rights through the legal framework, believing it to be the best way to achieve human rights related goals. 37. Algeria welcomed the adoption of a law against violence and ill-treatment and the promotion of gender equality. It acknowledged the establishment of mobile courts and initiatives to protect children and eliminate child labour. 38. Angola welcomed the commitment of Timor-Leste to promoting and protecting human rights, and its cooperation with the international human rights mechanisms. It praised the implementation of the social inclusion programme for persons with disabilities and the establishment of a disability allowance. 39. Argentina noted the development of various human rights plans, and hoped that Timor-Leste would make progress in their implementation. It took note of the measures taken to address impunity and the challenges pending in that regard. It appreciated the fact that work had begun with civil society to combat discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. 40. Armenia welcomed the steps taken to protect persons with disabilities and the efforts made to improve education. It was concerned at the low number of children enrolled in primary and secondary schools and encouraged the Government to step up efforts to ensure access to education for marginalized groups of children. 41. Australia welcomed efforts to address gender-based violence and to realize economic and social rights, but remained concerned that 42 per cent of the population lived below the poverty line. It welcomed the National Policy for the Inclusion and Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, but remained concerned that it had not been executed. 42. Brazil praised the continued efforts to improve the health system. It expressed concern about persistent discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity. It invited Timor-Leste to take measures aimed at holding to account individuals responsible for acts of violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 43. Brunei Darussalam noted the National Policy for the Inclusion and Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and welcomed the establishment of the National Action 7