A/HRC/34/14 82. The Netherlands expressed concern about the prevalence of food insecurity and malnutrition. It was also concerned about the lack of legislation criminalizing rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment and other forms of violence against women. 83. Nicaragua welcomed the ratification of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in respect of Intercountry Adoption and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. 84. Nigeria welcomed the establishment of the Interministerial Human Rights Committee, the adoption of the Strategic Development Plan and action to eliminate discrimination and violence against women. 85. Norway encouraged Haiti to intensify efforts to implement human rights conventions. It noted persistent challenges relating to gender equality and the failure to ensure universal access to education. 86. Pakistan welcomed efforts to reform the justice system and to end prolonged pretrial detention. It also welcomed the increased socioeconomic participation of women and persons with disabilities and efforts to promote children’s rights. 87. Panama welcomed the ratification of important human rights instruments, the establishment of the Interministerial Human Rights Committee and the adoption of the Paternity, Maternity and Filiation Act and the Adoption Act. 88. Paraguay made recommendations. 89. Peru welcomed the adoption of the Strategic Development Plan aimed at providing drinking water and sanitation services, eradicating illiteracy and improving access to housing and health care. It also welcomed the establishment of the Ombudsman’s Office. 90. Indonesia welcomed the establishment of the Interministerial Human Rights Committee and the acquisition of A status by the Ombudsman’s Office. It noted the strengthening of the National Police and reforms in criminal law, pretrial detention and access to justice. 91. Portugal expressed concern about widespread gender discrimination and illtreatment. It was also concerned about the placement of children in domestic service, where many were subjected to slavery-like conditions and to physical, emotional and sexual abuse. 92. Qatar welcomed the drafting of the national human rights plan and the adoption of the Strategic Development Plan. 93. The Republic of Korea welcomed the ratification of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the adoption of the Anti-Corruption Act and the successful implementation of the Universal, Free and Compulsory Education Programme. 94. Rwanda welcomed the reform of the justice sector and improved access to justice, and encouraged Haiti to ratify the Convention against Torture. It welcomed efforts to combat gender-based violence and encouraged Haiti to step up measures to prevent violence against women in displacement camps. 95. Senegal welcomed the establishment of the Office of the Deputy Minister for Human Rights and the Fight against Extreme Poverty and the creation of the Interministerial Human Rights Committee. 96. Serbia welcomed efforts to include a definition of torture aligned with that contained in the Convention against Torture in the new Criminal Code and encouraged Haiti to align existing rules on pretrial detention with international standards. 10 GE.16-22488