A/HRC/26/8 14. The Ministry of Human Rights and its partners in the Government and civil society had elaborated a national human rights strategy and a national strategy to combat trafficking. Preparations for the creation of a national observatory to monitor child rights violations were also under way. 15. Priority was being given to capacity-building programmes for human rights workers in the field of human rights and to the development of partnerships with civil society, the international community and the private sector. High priority was also being given to transparency and the fight against corruption, 16. Responding to concerns about outstanding benefits and obligations, the delegation stated that progress was being made in that regard, with the most significant being the appointment of members of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the events of 2011 and the enactment of the Transitional Justice Act. It had been necessary to undertake measures reflecting the application of and approaches to transitional justice prior to the promulgation of the law, including the formation of committees to address land issues, the case of those forcibly dismissed from employment in the southern provinces after the 1994 war and the submission of apologies to the people of the south and of Saada for violations that had occurred in those regions. The Act would be considered in the light of national dialogue outcomes concerning the establishment of committees based on equity and reconciliation that would act in accordance with international norms of transitional justice. 17. According to the delegation, the Government had approved a comprehensive national strategy for combating terrorism based on respect for human rights. The existing draft law would be amended to include an accurate definition of terrorist crimes so that it would not be used abusively against political opponents. The National Dialogue Conference had demanded the cessation of the use of drones. The House of Representatives had adopted the same position and insisted that the means used to fight against terrorism should not harm civilians and should be based on human rights standards. The Government was preparing to receive detained citizens from Guantanamo, particularly those who had not been charged with terrorism, so that they could be rehabilitated and integrated into society. The United States of America had lifted restrictions on the detainees and authorized their return. Yemen would continue to fight terrorism, since it undermined development and greatly increased humanitarian requirements. 18. The delegation reaffirmed its determination to ensure respect for human rights despite the obstacles created by the legacy of past abuses and the continuing repercussions of capacity limitations. 19. The head of the delegation noted that Yemen had responded to the advance questions and inquiries submitted by Germany, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Mexico, Norway, Slovenia and Spain. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 20. During the interactive dialogue, 78 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue can be found in section II of the present report. 21. Canada enquired about progress in ensuring access for women to education and equal treatment in custody cases, and in creating support mechanisms for divorcees and women victims of violence, particularly sexual violence. Canada made recommendations. 22. Chad noted considerable improvements in the human rights situation notwithstanding the ongoing disturbances. It also noted that the report had been prepared in consultation with all human rights institutions. Chad made recommendations. 5