A/HRC/14/16 26. In 2007, the Council of Ministers signed an agreement on cooperation with the nongovernmental organization sector. 27. Constitutional amendments are a matter of priority, and the country has also made progress in the protection of human rights, by acceding to a considerable number of international conventions and human rights protection documents, adopting the necessary legislation and other documents related to human rights, drafting and adopting several strategies, and establishing institutions to provide support and protection for its citizens. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 28. During the interactive dialogue, 47 delegations made statements. A number of delegations commended Bosnia and Herzegovina for having cooperated with international human rights monitoring mechanisms and for its efforts to bring domestic legislation into conformity with international human rights treaties. 29. Algeria referred to the scourge of land mines and other explosives of war, which hampered the return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes. Algeria requested information about the discrimination referred to in the Constitution, as highlighted by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It also asked about the case involving six Algerian nationals who had been transferred to Guantánamo in violation of a decision by the highest court on human rights. Algeria made recommendations. 30. Morocco welcomed the commitment to improving the protection of human rights, especially those of vulnerable groups, including in legislative terms. It was pleased at the adoption and implementation of plans and programmes to enhance the promotion and protection of children’s rights. It highlighted the efforts in the area of disabilities and inquired about the additional measures that were being taken under the national plan. It raised the issue of domestic violence, especially against women. Morocco made recommendations. 31. Slovenia welcomed the ratification of major human rights instruments and called for sustained efforts to ensure their implementation. It was concerned about incompatibilities between domestic legislation and the European Convention on Human Rights. It requested information about steps to be taken to amend electoral legislation, and an assessment regarding the situation of the media and human rights defenders. It noted that the implementation of the law on minorities should be improved and that constitutional changes should be adopted to ensure access for minorities to all political functions. It regretted the fact that State-level Ombudsmen were not fully operational. Regarding refugees and internally displaced persons, it noted recent achievements and requested information about measures to secure social rights. It highlighted that domestic violence, especially against women, remained widespread. Slovenia made recommendations. 32. France welcomed the announcement made by the delegation that it would take measures, in accordance with the Finci decision, to ensure access for all citizens, especially those belonging to minorities, to elective functions and to implement the decision in the 2010 election. France asked about the measures taken in general to fight against racial and ethnic discrimination and to guarantee the full enjoyment of the right to freedom of expression. France made recommendations. 33. Belarus welcomed the adoption of numerous strategies and programmes to ensure the protection of women and address gender issues, and in the areas of combating domestic violence, combating human trafficking, and illegal migration. It noted the law banning fascist organizations and the use of their symbols. It noted the obstacles to the protection of children’s rights and the difficulties of implementing the recommendations of the 6