A/HRC/13/12 illegal immigration? Spain noted the signature of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and asked what measures are taken in order to prevent and eliminate discriminations against children with disabilities and in order to increase their assistance at school. Spain made recommendations 56. Bolivia welcomed the presentation of the national report, which showed Dominica’s commitments to human rights and expressed the need for technical cooperation from the international community. Bolivia recognized the important work done in close collaboration with civil society organizations and the plans to provide protection for women against discrimination and domestic violence and to protect children from abuse. It highlighted the national health plans, free education at primary and secondary levels, as well the recognition of indigenous population rights. Bolivia made a recommendation. 57. Azerbaijan made several recommendations on the ratification of core human rights instruments, on the establishment of a national human rights institution, on the abolition of death penalty and on legislation for refugees. Azerbaijan made recommendations. 58. Argentina noted the respect for human rights by the Dominican Government, the improved mother-child health illustrated by the rate provided by the Statistic Division of the United Nations. Argentina noted as positive the conception and approval of the national action plan for gender equality. Argentina made recommendations. 59. Latvia noted with appreciation Dominica’s good human rights record, its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and the openness with which it approached the UPR dialogue. In particular, Latvia appreciated the response given by Dominica in its introductory statement regarding the issue of sanding invitations to the Special Procedures. Latvia made a recommendation. 60. Jamaica appreciated he efforts of the Dominica to promote and protect the human rights of all its citizens, especially those persons who constitute vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities. Jamaica indicated that the indigenous Kalinago people, although comprising a small segment of the population, are of great historical and cultural importance. Jamaica commended Dominica for having introduced universal secondary education and hoped that the plans for universal tertiary education will soon be realised. It noted that several reports to treaty bodies are overdue and that this was a reflection of the constraints faced by many developing countries and underscores the need for technical and capacity-building assistance if they are to adequately meet their commitments. 61. Trinidad and Tobago thanked Dominica for its sustained efforts in strengthening the provision of human rights for its citizens. It noted that Dominica boasts a multiparty, parliamentary democracy with a strong tradition for the rule of law, which is reflected in the country’s respect for all facets of human rights and, more importantly, is exemplified in the adherence of Dominica to the principles that define modern democratic statehood. Trinidad and Tobago acknowledged that challenges still exist with respect to a variety of issues such as ensuring fair and equitable treatment for the indigenous Kalinago peoples, ensuring gender equity and reducing corruption. It noted, nonetheless, that despite resource constraints, efforts are being continually made at the level of policy and practice, to redress any existing inequities with the establishment of a Ministry of Caribbean Affairs headed by a Kalinago, the existence of a Gender Bureau and the establishment of a commission to implement the Integrity in Public Service Act of 2004. 62. Djibouti noted with satisfaction that many measures have been taken in order to improve access to justice. It particularly welcomed the Legal Aid Programme, established in 2003, which allows marginalised families to access legal advisory services. It welcomed the initiatives taken to combat all forms of human rights violations. It highlighted, in particular, the recent activities to eradicate violence against women, such as the Protection 11