A/HRC/13/10 persistence of domestic violence and the challenge of the identification of victims of human trafficking. Philippines made recommendations. 32. While commending on efforts to build a culture of tolerance and to eliminate all forms of discrimination, Cuba noted that the problem persisted, particularly affecting women, migrants and minorities such as the Roma. Cuba asked about additional measures to be taken to remedy this situation. Cuba expressed concern about the de facto discrimination against children and families living in poverty in the rural and urban less developed areas. Cuba noted the alarming number of street children and their vulnerability to the worst forms of child labour. Cuba made recommendations. 33. Azerbaijan commended Portugal’s role in the establishment of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the right to education and its commitment to cooperating with the Special Procedures. Azerbaijan noted efforts to address the issue of domestic violence and to implement the United Nations resolution 1325 and legislative amendments to promote gender equality and the advancement of women. Azerbaijan enquired about measures being implemented by the Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality to effectively address discrimination against women, and gender equality. Azerbaijan made a recommendation. 34. Germany appreciated information on measures being undertaken to address the problem of domestic violence. Germany requested further information on efforts to address the problem of street children. 35. Egypt noted the role played by the Office of the Ombudsman and Portugal’s commitment to establish a national human rights institution. Egypt noted the national plans in the areas of promoting gender equality, the elimination of child labour, achieving equality and non-discrimination and the integration of immigrants in Portuguese society. Egypt requested more information on the steps taken or to be taken to implement these plans. Egypt recognized the plan for the integration of immigrants, including equal access to employment, health care and education, and the steps taken in the fight against racism, xenophobia and racial discrimination, requesting more information on the Portuguese experience in this regard. Egypt made recommendations. 36. Malaysia commended Portugal’s strong institutional framework for the promotion and protection of human rights. Malaysia welcomed national policies that combine fostering economic competitiveness with enhancing social justice and cohesion. Malaysia noted that certain segments of society, namely poor children and families and Roma women were at risk of being socially and economically excluded, requesting further information on measures to address this situation. Malaysia made recommendations. 37. The Netherlands welcomed progress made regarding the integration of immigrants and measures to prevent non-discrimination and equality. While noting steps taken to address the situation of the Roma, the Netherlands expressed concern concerning issues such as housing, education, employment and health. It expressed interest about lessons learned and results of the 2007–2010 National Plan against Trafficking in Human Beings. It noted reports of concerns about the situation of street children. The Netherlands made recommendations. 38. Algeria noted efforts to guarantee the fulfilment of women’s rights. Algeria asked about the difficulties faced in the implementation of budgetary policies aimed at promoting gender equality in the context of the global economic crisis. Algeria was encouraged by Portugal’s immigration policies. Algeria welcomed the Government’s commitment to improving national mechanisms to monitor the implementation of its international obligations. Algeria made recommendations. 39. India noted the Constitutional framework regarding human rights, especially the policies and programmes aimed at social protection reforms. India also noted efforts at 7