A/HRC/26/8 91. Turkey commended the efforts to strengthen the role of women, establish the rule of law and combat poverty and corruption. It highlighted the establishment of a national human rights mechanism, increased partnership with civil society and positive legislative amendments. Turkey made a recommendation. 92. Turkmenistan welcomed the measures to strengthen the institutional infrastructure for the promotion of human rights and the establishment of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking. Turkmenistan made recommendations. 93. The United Arab Emirates commended the success of the inclusive National Dialogue Conference and the approval of the Government to establish an office for human rights in the same year. It made recommendations. 94. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted that significant human rights violations continued. It was concerned about the continued imposition of the death penalty, the illegal execution of minors and human rights violations by government forces. It made recommendations. 95. The United States of America encouraged Yemen to continue its efforts to ensure that women and youth remained empowered and engaged in the transitional processes and public life. It was concerned by violence against women and journalists, child recruitment into armed groups and continued imprisonment of persons detained by the former regime. It made recommendations. 96. Uruguay highlighted the progress made with regard to transitional justice and national reconciliation, the strengthening of the institutional framework for the promotion of human rights, action against human trafficking, new legislation in support of the rule of law and public policies designed to reduce the poverty index and the unemployment rate. Uruguay made recommendations. 97. Uzbekistan commended Yemen’s cooperation with the treaty bodies and the ratification of a number of human rights treaties. It welcomed the steps taken to strengthen the legal framework, the preparation of national strategies regarding human rights and to combat human trafficking and measures taken to establish a national human rights institution. Uzbekistan made recommendations. 98. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) highlighted the major initiatives, particularly the national dialogue, aimed at promoting peace and reconciliation. Noting the willingness of Yemen to admit refugees from the Horn of Africa, it called on the international community to support such action. It made a recommendation. 99. Viet Nam commended Yemen on maintaining security and stability, transitional justice, further institutionalization of human rights mechanisms, improved social welfare, education and health care and its commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable groups. It made recommendations. 100. Afghanistan appreciated the positive measures taken by Yemen, including the establishment of an independent national human rights mechanism, coordination of partnerships with government bodies, the private sector, international organizations and the donor community. Afghanistan made recommendations. 101. Algeria noted the legislative reforms since 2009 that comply with international standards to enhance human rights and the Government’s efforts, despite limited resources, to develop strategies and programs to develop economic, cultural and social rights. Algeria commended the procedures to enhance judicial independence and efficiency. Algeria made recommendations. 102. Argentina encouraged Yemen to continue promoting transitional justice and national reconciliation. It commended the establishment of the National Committee to Combat 12