A/HRC/27/6 75. With regard to the ratification of international human rights instruments, the head of the delegation said that there were no obstacles to the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance or the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty. Côte d’Ivoire was a party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, article 6 of which suggested abolishing the death penalty. 76. As for the harmonization of national legislation with international standards, Côte d’Ivoire intended to address shortcomings in relation to rape as part of its reform of the standard codes. However, it should be borne in mind that articles 354 and 356 of the Ivorian Criminal Code criminalized rape and sexual harassment. Côte d’Ivoire had ratified the Rome Statute on 15 February 2013. 77. Côte d’Ivoire had signed the bilateral immunity agreements on 30 June 2003 and planned to ratify the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court and implement the Rome Statute in national law. 78. Rwanda applauded the creation of the Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the National Human Rights Commission, and of the national health policy document, the adoption of a national strategy for sustainable development, and the efforts to combat gender-based violence. 79. Senegal noted the creation of a ministerial human rights department, the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission, and the efforts to combat impunity. It welcomed the implementation of the national strategy for sustainable development. 80. Sierra Leone commended Côte d’Ivoire on its legislative reforms and willingness to ensure political and institutional reform in conformity with international human rights conventions. It noted the efforts to provide social, legal and civil protection and welcomed the National Development Plan. 81. Singapore noted the improved security situation and encouraged further efforts to enhance the rule of law. It noted the legislative changes made to strengthen the administration of justice and the steps taken to promote the right to education. 82. Slovakia welcomed the ratification of the Rome Statute, and the law on protecting human rights defenders. It welcomed the Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It expressed concern regarding gender-based violence and stated that violence against children must be addressed. 83. Slovenia commended the follow-up to the recommendations of the International Commission of Inquiry and the Human Rights Council made during the post-election crisis. It welcomed the ratification of the Rome Statute and the cooperation with ICC. 84. South Africa commended the efforts to improve human rights and fulfil international obligations, which should continue. It welcomed the adoption of the National Development Plan and the bringing into line of the National Human Rights Commission with the Paris Principles. 85. South Sudan commended the cooperation with all special procedures mandate holders and encouraged the Government to continue that cooperation. It called on the international community to provide support and assistance for implementation of the recommendations regarding, inter alia, poverty, discrimination, violence against women, FGM and detention conditions. 86. Spain welcomed the accession of Côte d’Ivoire to CRPD and to the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness of 1961, and the creation of the National Human Rights Commission. It commended the steps taken to strengthen judicial independence. It 10 GE.14-07583