A/HRC/28/13 preserved environment and the right to sustainable development. The fight against such trafficking was conducted in partnership with international partners. 30. Madagascar stressed that the extreme poverty affecting 60 per cent of the population represented a major stumbling block which hindered the realization of economic, social and cultural rights. It also cited the lack of human and financial resources, widespread corruption and the persistence of harmful customary practices as other constraints. In accordance with its general State policy, Madagascar intended to restore the rule of law and good governance, strengthen respect for human rights, and combat corruption with a view to building an environment favourable to sustainable and inclusive development. 31. In its efforts to promote and protect all human rights, Madagascar called for the international community’s support in terms of capacity-building and technical assistance. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 32. During the interactive dialogue, 68 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 33. Ghana applauded the signature of the road map towards political cohesion and the successful organization of the presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the Transition and the Special Electoral Court. Ghana made recommendations. 34. Indonesia noted the establishment of a national human rights institution and the signature of international instruments, including the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW). It noted steps to combat trafficking in women and children, as well as related legislative reform and training. Indonesia made recommendations. 35. Ireland commended political progress and the standing invitation to special procedures, and urged the submission of overdue reports to treaty bodies. It expressed concern regarding freedom of expression, gender-based violence, marital rape and human trafficking. Ireland made recommendations. 36. Italy welcomed the steps taken towards the restoration of civil and political rights. It hoped that the new political environment would facilitate the fight against poverty and the protection of vulnerable population groups. Noting the ratification of several international instruments, it encouraged the ratification of others. Italy made recommendations. 37. Japan expressed concern regarding the deteriorating human rights situation. It noted peaceful presidential and parliamentary elections and the engagement with human rights mechanisms, notably the standing invitation to special procedures and the cooperation with OHCHR. Japan made recommendations. 38. Kuwait welcomed Madagascar’s efforts to raise awareness of human rights, and encouraged further progress in that regard, including dissemination of the texts of human rights instruments and the implementation thereof. Kuwait made a recommendation. 39. Libya commended the establishment of the Independent National Human Rights Commission and the National Child Protection Committee, as well as the reform of laws against trafficking in persons. Libya made a recommendation. 40. Malaysia welcomed the restoration of democracy, recent elections and adoption of a new constitution, and the commitment to combating corruption. It noted the provision of free primary education in Madagascar and the steps taken towards children’s re-enrolment in schools. Malaysia made recommendations. GE.14-24933 7