A/HRC/34/14 Rights and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. 57. Germany expressed concern about ongoing mass evictions, including from displacement camps, and underscored the need to ensure access to adequate housing on a non-discriminatory basis. It was also concerned about alleged mistrust of the justice system owing to the high rate of corruption. 58. Ghana welcomed efforts to increase the size of the police force, reform the justice system and build new prisons, and encouraged Haiti to expedite the establishment of a legal aid system. It welcomed action to eradicate illiteracy and gender inequality in education but expressed concern about allegations of widespread gender discrimination and ill-treatment. 59. Guatemala regretted the electoral uncertainty generated by allegations of electoral fraud. It hoped that the resumption of the electoral process would restore national stability. It was concerned about reports of persistent gender-based discrimination, violence and illtreatment. 60. The Holy See welcomed the drafting of a national human rights plan. It noted the efforts to combat trafficking in persons and praised the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. 61. The Philippines welcomed the training modules for police officers in human rights, particularly children’s rights, and support for women victims of violence. It also welcomed measures to address prolonged pretrial detention. 62. Iraq praised the care arrangements provided for street children under the Universal, Free and Compulsory Education Programme. 63. Ireland expressed concern about the prevalence and length of pretrial detention. It also expressed concern about widespread sexual and gender-based violence and delays in adoption of the necessary legislation. 64. France made recommendations. 65. Jamaica welcomed the reduction in the number of pretrial detainees and measures taken to monitor the adoption of Haitian children by foreigners. It shared the Government’s concern about the restavek system. 66. Japan welcomed the Government’s leading role in efforts to hold elections, which were essential for political stability and economic growth, and encouraged it to move steadily forward with the electoral process. 67. Libya made a recommendation. 68. Madagascar welcomed efforts to ensure that disadvantaged children in rural areas received free primary education. In view of the persistence of sexual violence, it encouraged Haiti to promote effective strategies to eradicate gender-based discrimination. It welcomed the Strategic Development Plan. 69. Maldives applauded investment in promoting the rights of children through the establishment of the Universal, Free and Compulsory Education Programme, the National Education Fund and other educational initiatives. 70. Mexico welcomed the strengthening of the Ombudsman’s Office, efforts to combat trafficking in persons and procedures aimed at improving conditions in detention facilities, reducing the length of pretrial detention and training judges. It encouraged Haiti to continue making efforts to achieve universal, free and compulsory primary education. 8 GE.16-22488