A/HRC/27/5 102. Germany expressed concern about the overall human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite progress achieved. It emphasized that accountability was of the utmost importance for victims and for restoring stability. 103. Iraq commended action to update the legislative and judicial systems by enacting human rights laws and regulations. It also commended efforts to eradicate violence against women and children by prosecuting the perpetrators. 104. Guatemala welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol. It shared the concern of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights about the killing of persons with albinism and the use of their organs for witchcraft ceremonies. It acknowledged improvements. 105. Hungary encouraged the authorities to provide the necessary financial and logistic support to the NHRC. It deplored the number of victims of sexual violence and that free education was not guaranteed. 106. Indonesia welcomed the ratification of several treaties and the establishment of the Independent National Electoral Commission and the National Agency to Combat Violence against Women and Girls. It considered that priority should be given to addressing sexual and gender-based violence. 107. Egypt commended the new policies and legislative changes aimed at advancing human rights and welcomed the establishment of the NHRC. 108. Ireland expressed grave concern about sexual and gender-based violence and impunity for such crimes. It encouraged the State under review to continue to implement the Addis Ababa Agreement. Ireland was also concerned by high under-5 mortality. 109. Israel welcomed the signing of peace declarations and hoped that the Government would continue to oppose the ongoing violence perpetrated by rebels against civilians. It underlined the importance of strengthening accountability mechanisms. 110. Italy asked whether any measures were envisaged to protect the human rights of the most vulnerable, including allocating budgetary and human resources to address the situation of women victims of sexual violence, abandoned children and detainees held in harsh conditions. 111. Japan was concerned by sexual violence, children forced labour and trafficking. It called for the eradication of impunity and urged the establishment of an independent judicial system. It encouraged the development of effective mechanisms to protect and provide relief for internally displaced persons. 112. Latvia noted the establishment of the NHRC and the adoption of the plan of action to combat child recruitment, but remained concerned by violence against women and children. It encouraged efforts to bring national policies and legislation into line with relevant international instruments. 113. Lesotho commended the country on establishing the NHRC, developing the National Strategy on Combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and enacting the Child Protection Code. 114. Libya welcomed the establishment of the NHRC, the development of a national education strategy providing for free primary education and the adoption of a National Strategy on Combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. 115. Lithuania remained concerned by the magnitude of sexual violence and its use as a weapon of war, the recruitment and use of children by armed forces and groups, and the GE.14-07547 11