A/HRC/14/14 67. Oman noted that promoting and protecting human rights was accorded priority through guarantees in the Constitution, in law and in practice. It noted the ratification of most conventions and the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission. 68. Ukraine commended the efforts to establish the national human rights infrastructure. Despite the decline in violence, it noted the weak rule of law and violations against women and children. Ukraine noted with concern attacks on minority groups, sporadic killings and kidnappings. It considered that the election laws had not provided for fair representation of minorities and required changes. Ukraine considered that the Government should assume greater responsibility in protecting human rights. Ukraine made recommendations. 69. Chile acknowledged the efforts made in drafting a national report on respect for and the promotion of human rights, despite the particularly complex context faced. Chile made recommendations 70. Argentina highlighted the efforts made in the transition towards the establishment of a stable democratic system guaranteeing the representation and participation of the Iraqi people. It noted in particular the establishment of the national institution for human rights, entrusted with drafting a human rights national plan and providing training for the public and private sectors. Argentina made recommendations. 71. Angola noted that developments must be assessed in the context of reconciliation and national reconstruction. With regard to the housing crisis, Angola asked about constraints encountered in carrying out policies aimed at ensuring adequate housing and how the international community could help. It stressed that education was fundamental to development. It asked about the major obstacles encountered in the effort to better protect women from violations. Angola made recommendations. 72. Latvia noted the Government’s commitment to democratic principles and the guarantee of human rights. It welcomed numerous pledges and commitments set out in the national report, including the commitment to cooperate with the special procedures of the Human Rights Council and their missions. Latvia made a recommendation. 73. Greece emphasized the fact that the country was party to the main international human rights instruments. Greece made recommendations. 74. Ghana inquired about the impact of the Ministry of Human Rights on the process aimed at overcoming the legacy of past human rights abuses and spreading a culture of human rights. It urged further protection measures and facilities for women and children. It applauded the Government’s admission that minorities had been subjected to grave violations. Ghana made recommendations. 75. Palestine appreciated the political will to try to achieve prosperity and overcome the deprivation resulting from the war, the economic sanctions imposed through the blockade and the lack of security over the previous three decades. It appreciated all efforts to confront terrorism and armed groups operating outside the law, and to maintain security and stability. Palestine made a recommendation. 76. Bangladesh appreciated the fact that the gender gap had been reduced in some areas. It noted the indication by UNICEF that the decline in health services since the early 1990s had lowered the average life expectancy, with treaty bodies also reporting a deteriorated health situation and a high maternal mortality rate. A long period of economic sanctions had also contributed to the deprivation of the enjoyment of social, economic and development rights. The international community needed to be forthcoming with assistance. Bangladesh made recommendations. 77. Qatar appreciated the way in which the report had been prepared and the information provided. It noted the constitutional, legal, judicial and institutional guarantees aimed at the 11