A/HRC/43/13 commitments thanks to the support of its various partners but remained aware of the work that still needed to be done. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 121. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue/listed below have been examined by Madagascar and enjoy the support of Madagascar: 121.1 Adopt an open, merit-based process when selecting national candidates for United Nations treaty body elections (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); 121.2 Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (Uruguay); 121.3 Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (Croatia); 121.4 Intensify efforts to implement the recommendations stemming from the universal periodic review mechanism and commitments undertaken in the framework of other mechanisms (Mauritania); 121.5 Provide sufficient resources to the Independent National Human Rights Commission, in particular with regard to the promotion of women’s rights and the promotion of equality between women and men (Serbia); 121.6 Guarantee the functioning of the Independent National Human Rights Commission in line with the Paris Principles and maintain institutional and financial support for the High Council for the Defence of Democracy and the Rule of Law (Spain); 121.7 Develop a capacity-building plan for public officials in the area of human rights (Sudan); 121.8 Ensure that the Independent National Human Rights Commission has sufficient resources to carry out its legal mandate (Costa Rica); 121.9 Continue to mobilize resources and seek necessary international support to enhance its capacity for the promotion and protection of human rights (Nigeria); 121.10 Continue strengthening the mandate of the Independent National Human Rights Commission in order to reach compliance with the Paris Principles (Georgia); 121.11 Strengthen the role and work of the Independent National Human Rights Commission in the monitoring of human rights, including collaboration with other States (Indonesia); 121.12 Encourage the Independent National Human Rights Commission to comply with the Paris Principles (Iraq); 121.13 Continue to further strengthen the role of the Independent National Human Rights Commission (Morocco); 121.14 Adopt comprehensive legislation, coupled with the relevant policies and programmes, to combat all forms of racial discrimination (Uganda); 121.15 Continue consolidating its excellent policies for the protection of elderly persons against all forms of marginalization and stigmatization (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela); 121.16 Continue to take positive measures to protect the rights of vulnerable groups (China); 121.17 Strengthen policies and the legislative framework to fight against the stigmatization of persons living with HIV and populations at risk (India); GE.19-21780 11