A/HRC/21/11 62. Venezuela noted the efforts by Brazil to eradicate poverty and promote social inclusion and expressed an interest in learning about the action taken to guarantee that justice be independent, prompt, impartial and free of persecution. It expressed its willingness to share its expertise for the establishment of the national human rights institution in conformity with the Paris principles. 63. Viet Nam was pleased to note the rapid economic growth and positive results in poverty reduction, access to public services, child care and gender equality, even though numerous challenges remained. It made recommendations. 64. Algeria praised Brazil for the measures taken with regard to developments in respecting human rights, especially in combating poverty, and welcomed the adoption of the law on racial equality. It made recommendations. 65. Angola welcomed the implementation of recommendations related to reduction of poverty, social equality, child labour, the rights of indigenous peoples, promotion of justice and tackling crime and encouraged Brazil to continuing its efforts to combat rural violence. 66. Argentina welcomed the progress made in the participation of persons with disabilities and urged Brazil to pursue its efforts to establish new measures to eliminate any discrimination against women with disabilities. It made recommendations. 67. Australia commended Brazil for the positive steps taken to address extreme poverty and establish plans for people with disabilities. It also welcomed the creation of the Truth Commission. However, it was concerned by the violence against human rights defenders. Australia made recommendations. 68. Azerbaijan asked for comments on the main obstacles encountered by the secretariats established to consolidate and strengthen human rights mechanisms in discharging their functions. It made recommendations. 69. Belgium asked about measures that had been or would be taken to ensure that the Truth Commission was given a proper mandate, sufficient funding and was independent, in order to guarantee full access to justice by the victims. It made recommendations. 70. Botswana noted with appreciation the development of the presidential plans to address various human rights concerns and commended Brazil for its positive efforts in areas such as overcrowding in prisons, violence and sexual abuses against women, and child labour. 71. Burkina Faso welcomed the commitment of Brazil to human rights education, the promotion of access to justice; the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission; the campaign for birth registration; and the fight against poverty, child labour and violence against women. It made a recommendation. 72. Poland noted that construction of modern infrastructure should not lead to expropriations and destruction of traditional ways of life; and stated that protection of human rights should have priority over the economic drive to exploit natural resources. It made recommendations. 73. Cape Verde commended Brazil on its approach to human rights, as well as efforts towards the establishment of a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles. It recognized the challenges in the implementation of plans and programmes. Cape Verde made recommendations. 74. Chad noted with satisfaction that Brazil had been fulfilling its international obligations, particularly through its accession to most human rights conventions and its standing invitation to mandate holders and special procedures. It made a recommendation. 9