A/HRC/26/9 human rights institution (NHRI) in full compliance with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles). 25. It was added that the Office of the Ombudsman had benefited from training and workshops on human rights. The Office had so far published 10 public reports, completed investigations into 100 cases and had 260 cases pending. The Office would also be undergoing a review under both the Ombudsman Act and the Leadership Code to give it more power to be able to prosecute cases. 26. Lastly, Vanuatu had established the Treaties and Conventions Division within the Department of Foreign Affairs in 2011 which was working closely with the Ministry of Justice to ensure that any future international conventions and treaties that Vanuatu wished to ratify underwent proper national consultations so that the citizens appreciated the content and obligations of the convention and the importance of reporting under the conventions once ratified. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 27. During the interactive dialogue, 41 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue can be found in section II of the present report. 28. Armenia highlighted national policies and action plans in the field of education, health care, women’s rights and equality, particularly the National Plan of Action for Women 2012–2016, Education for All 2001–2015, and National Strategic Plan for HIV and STIs 2014–2018. It noted measures to improve the health-care system and ensure adequate access to basic health services, particularly through the National Policy and Strategy for Healthy Islands 2011–2015 implemented by the Ministry of Health. Armenia made recommendations. 29. Australia commended accession to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT), the ratification of UNCAC and progress towards implementing CRPD. It welcomed the free and fair elections in Vanuatu in 2012 and initiatives to promote gender equality through community awareness-raising programmes and legislative changes. It also commended initiatives to reduce violence against women, particularly the establishment of family protection units and the promotion of women’s participation in municipal councils. However, it remained concerned at the high rates of domestic violence. It welcomed efforts in the area of education. Australia made recommendations. 30. Belgium commended efforts made since the first UPR of Vanuatu, in particular the ratification of CAT, the standing invitation issued to special procedure mandate holders, the creation of a national human rights committee and the adoption of the Family Protection Act. It indicated that, although numerous steps had been taken in the area of women’s rights, challenges remained and the Government should meet those challenges, in particular regarding violence against women. It also welcomed measures to incorporate CRC into domestic law. Belgium made recommendations. 31. Bhutan commended efforts made by Vanuatu despite the challenges and constraints that it faced. It noted with appreciation the numerous policies adopted by the Department of Women’s Affairs in its efforts to eliminate discrimination against women and protect and promote their human rights. It took note of the initiatives taken to protect women victims of domestic violence, such as the establishment of the Family Protection Unit attached to the Police. Bhutan made a recommendation. 6