A/HRC/13/4 annual poverty index reduction of one percent. It highlighted land distribution among citizens and minority communities in need, in the framework of agrarian reform promoted by the government, ensuring ownership through land registry and legal granting of land. It made recommendations. 63. Azerbaijan expressed support for Cambodia’s efforts to accelerate democratization. Azerbaijan noted that Cambodia was in the process of establishing a national human rights institution, encouraged Cambodia to further improve its judiciary system through ongoing reform efforts, and made recommendations on these and related issues. 64. India welcomed the Extraordinary Chambers’ achievements and the recent elections at community level. India expressed appreciation for Cambodia’s prioritization of poverty reduction through its National Strategic Development Plan, in particular its education component. It remained concerned about the drop-out rate, particularly amongst girls. India echoed CESCR’s concerns on the absence of an anti-discrimination law for persons with disabilities. It was encouraged by Cambodia’s decision to ratify the CRPD and its intention to establish a national human rights institution in compliance with the Paris Principles. 65. Bhutan welcomed Cambodia’s strategies to achieve greater human development. It recognized the challenges and constraints faced by Cambodia due to its history, but cited with appreciation notable progress made in recent years in Cambodia’s socio-economic and political development. Bhutan made a recommendation. 66. While citing progress made in rebuilding Cambodia’s judiciary and eliminate judicial corruption, the United States of America noted allegations of corruption. It noted that, once passed, the anti-corruption law should be effectively and consistently implemented. It called for further efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labour and to protect workers’ rights. It noted also that freedom of association is limited, anti-union discrimination and violence against trade union leaders goes unpunished. The United States made recommendations. 67. New Zealand acknowledged Cambodia’s progress in some areas, including in poverty reduction and landmines clearance. It remained concerned, however, about reports of restrictions on the freedom of expression, including access to the media, and limitations on freedom of the press and freedom of assembly, as well as on the work of civil society. It also expressed concern about reports of large-scale evictions and increasing conflicts over land. While noting positive efforts to establish an independent judiciary, it remained concerned about reports of corruption and inefficiency within the judiciary. New Zealand welcomed Cambodia’s signature of CRPD in 2007, and put forward a number of recommendations. 68. Israel acknowledged Cambodia’s continuing strides towards establishing democracy, in spite of its difficult path towards peace and stability, and noted that its openness to capacity-building and international cooperation infused its efforts to realize human rights for all. In that spirit, Israel made a number of recommendations. 69. Slovenia commended Cambodia’s Neary Rattanak plan. It asked about including in law a definition of discrimination against women, adequate sanctions, effective remedies and special measures to accelerate de facto equality. It noted that sexual violence against women was still a major problem, despite the adoption of the 2007 law against domestic violence. It noted that children’s and girls’ right to education remained problematic and asked about obstacles preventing girls from continuing their education, such as early and forced marriages. It made recommendations. 70. Slovakia noted Cambodia’s lack of judicial infrastructure and resources and the inability of its judiciary to protect the public from human rights violations. In that regard, Cambodia could seek international assistance in pursuing an independent, impartial, 11