A/HRC/27/6 the National Commission of Inquiry report would address causes of violence and ensure equal justice. The United Kingdom encouraged cooperation on transitional justice. 98. The United States of America commended the passing of acts on acquisition of nationality by declaration, and the ratification of the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, of 1961. Slow security sector reform and national reconciliation efforts were of concern. Child labour and human trafficking remained an issue. 99. Uruguay welcomed the ratification of the Rome Statute, the adoption of the National Development Plan and the bill on protection of human rights defenders. It encouraged Côte d’Ivoire to cooperate with the Independent Expert and to keep working against corporal punishment and sexual abuse in schools. 100. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the compliance of the National Human Rights Commission with the Paris Principles, and the ratification of CRPD, OPCRC-AC and OP-CRC-SC. Genuine dialogue and cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire were fundamental to national reconciliation and lasting peace. 101. Algeria commended the efforts made towards national reconciliation, and the normative and institutional reform. It called on the international community to provide technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of Côte d’Ivoire to face human rights challenges. 102. Angola applauded the continued cooperation with human rights mechanisms and the ratification of CRPD and the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It commended the efforts made towards national reconciliation and supported permanent political dialogue. It asked what progress had been made in eliminating FGM. 103. Argentina highlighted the ratification of key international human rights instruments. It encouraged Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen its national reconciliation policy to fully encompass the promotion and protection of human rights and to pay special attention to vulnerable groups such as internally displaced persons (IDPs). 104. Australia welcomed the conformity of the National Human Rights Commission with the Paris Principles, and the ratification of the Rome Statute. It noted the efforts made towards peace and security, and security sector reform, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. It remained deeply concerned by the prevalence of sexual violence. 105. Bangladesh acknowledged the endeavours of Côte d’Ivoire to promote and protect human rights, including at the legislative and national policy levels. It noted that major challenges included restoring the rule of law, national reconciliation, attaining economic, social and cultural development goals, and combating poverty. 106. Belgium commended the ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, and of OP-CEDAW, and the adoption of legislation on gender equality within marriage. It welcomed the country’s cooperation with ICC, but encouraged it to step up its efforts in criminal justice. 107. Benin commended the efforts to promote and protect human rights and strengthen political dialogue, peace, security and economic and social reconstruction. It encouraged Côte d’Ivoire to continue those efforts and urged the international community to increase its support to the country. 108. The Plurinational State of Bolivia recognized the progress made since the first UPR. It encouraged Côte d’Ivoire to continue strengthening human rights protection through its institutions, legislation and national policies. 12 GE.14-07583