A/HRC/10/29 were focused on reviewing prevention and protection strategies to resolve this difficult situation. The Constitutional Court had introduced important developments, addressing vulnerable sectors such as indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, children, people with disabilities and displaced women. It assured the Council that no resources had been spared to tackle this issue, but challenges remained. 632. On indigenous communities and their right to life, physical integrity and their territory, Colombia noted the massacre in February 2009 of 80 members of the Awa indigenous community by the FARC, who wanted to keep the coca plantations in the Awa territory. In recovering one of the bodies, 50 anti-personnel mines had to be deactivated. 633. Colombia was also concerned about complaints relating to threats and harassment of human rights defenders. The Government has asked the Prosecutor-General’s Office to do its best to establish the facts, and to identify and punish those responsible. It hoped that dialogue with civil society would help identify effective measures to work together towards establishing the right climate for the work of human rights defenders. The Government reiterated its conviction that dialogue with and the participation of civil society strengthened the enjoyment of human rights in Colombia. 634. Colombia had faced grave threats against its institutions and population with a security policy that was compatible with human rights. The universal period review had allowed Colombia to share its achievements and challenges. Its achievements were the result of efforts by Colombia’s people, civil society organizations and institutions, and the international community, which they also counted on in overcoming the remaining challenges in putting an end to violence and organized crime. (b) Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 635. The Russian Federation thanked Colombia for its exhaustive and focused approach to the issues that it had raised during the review, adding that this attentive and respectful attitude could serve as an example. It noted that Colombia’s main efforts to combat poverty were especially significant during the present economic crisis. Colombia’s voluntary commitments to human rights protection had led it to establish a national control mechanism for their implementation, a fact that testified to the State’s firm intention to meet high standards of human rights promotion and protection. It expressed respect for Colombia’s great desire to combat the challenges it faced and was convinced by the Government’s efforts to ensure human rights protection and the well-being of its people. 636. Brazil welcomed Colombia’s transparency and constructive spirit in participating in the universal periodic review, a sign of its resolve to engage in dialogue and cooperation with the United Nations in the field of human rights, which should serve as an example. It was also a clear signal of Colombia’s desire to overcome outstanding challenges. Brazil supported Colombia’s efforts to implement review recommendations by identifying the challenges, and noted that it was time for Member States to demonstrate their desire to help others in overcoming such challenges. 637. The Netherlands commended Colombia’s strong commitment to the universal periodic review process, including its written responses to questions. It welcomed the acknowledgement that security forces were responsible for unlawfully killing civilians and that steps were being taken by the Government to address these extrajudicial executions. It encouraged the Government to ensure that all cases of human rights violations implicating the security forces were investigated by the civilian justice system. Noting that Colombia’s voluntary commitments include addressing impunity and guaranteeing access for justice, especially in remote and rural areas, it wished to learn more about progress made in this regard. It appreciated the Government’s willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with human rights non-governmental organizations, highlighting the recommendations made in 190 GE.09-17451