A/HRC/11/37 593. Azerbaijan believed that the elaboration of human rights was one of the greatest achievements of the international community, and would always support cooperation with the Council and the human rights machinery. Mexico 594. The review of Mexico was held on 10 February 2009 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Mexico in accordance with the annex to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/4/MEX/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/4/MEX/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/4/MEX/3). 595. At its 18th meeting, on 11 June 2009, the Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review on Mexico (see section C below). 596. The outcome of the review on Mexico comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/11/27), the oral views of Mexico concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also additional written information submitted by Mexico). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions as well as on its voluntary commitments and the outcome 597. Mexico noted that it was currently undergoing a far-reaching transformation towards a more democratic society, while facing enormous challenges. 598. Since the preparation of the national report, Mexico had held an intense debate on matters relating to human rights. In February 2009, Mexico had accepted 83 of the 91 recommendations made during the review. Mexico had made comments in writing to the recommendations, which included its position regarding the eight outstanding recommendations and information on relevant recent progress. 599. Mexico referred in this regard to the adoption of an initiative seeking to incorporate in the constitution human rights contained in international instruments the “pro persona” principle in the implementation of human rights norms, as well as the strengthening of the independence of public human rights bodies; an initiative to consider offences against journalists as federal offences; and the constitutional rank given to the protection of personal data. Three new laws had been enacted to strengthen the certification, professionalization and control of police forces and of the public ministry. A national academy for prison administration had been established. 600. Mexico indicated that it had continued to promote equality, prevent and combat violence against women and that health centres, institutions and organizations had been mandated to provide medical attention to victims of sexual and domestic violence. Regarding the rights of indigenous people, it pointed out the establishment of specialized courts providing interpreters, translators and specialized public defenders. It also stressed the steps taken to guarantee the rights of migrants and prevent trafficking in persons, and to guarantee economic, social and cultural rights. 148 GE.09-16766