A/HRC/34/10 interests and priorities should come first, thereby making it possible to avoid duplication, ensure accountability and thus achieve the common goal of democratization of Ugandan society. 63. Uganda remained committed to fulfilling its pledge to allocate 15 per cent of its annual budget to health, although, for the time being, the Government had allocated 8.4 per cent. Investments in infrastructure had priority. Critical public investments in areas such as roads, airports and energy or electricity generation had been made over the previous 10 years. Those investments would have a positive impact in other sectors as well, including the health sector. 64. Niger welcomed the adoption, in what had been an inclusive process, of the National Action Plan on Human Rights. It noted the creation of a governmental body to ensure adherence to international and regional human rights instruments when creating policy. 65. Nigeria acknowledged progress in strengthening the rule of law and democracy, including the ratification of international and regional human rights instruments. It appreciated the commitment to protecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. 66. Norway acknowledged the positive engagement and cooperation with OHCHR and the country’s commendable efforts to welcome refugees, while respecting their human rights. 67. Pakistan welcomed the development of the National Action Plan on Human Rights. It also welcomed the ratification of international and regional instruments and the adoption of laws and measures protecting women’s rights. 68. Panama welcomed the adoption of the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act and the establishment of the Equal Opportunities Commission but was concerned by challenges regarding children and women, particularly the persistence of patriarchal attitudes. 69. Paraguay welcomed the adoption of the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act and the elaboration of the National Action Plan on Human Rights. It encouraged improving access to justice. 70. The Philippines welcomed the progress made in promoting respect for human rights. It also welcomed efforts to address harmful traditional practices against women, such as female genital mutilation, but expressed concerned about the major challenges involved in implementing domestic laws. 71. Portugal welcomed the adoption of a law on the prevention and prohibition of torture whose definition of torture was in line with that of the Convention against Torture. It was concerned that the death penalty could still be imposed under the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act. 72. The Republic of Korea commended Uganda for its commitment to developing the National Action Plan on Human Rights. It noted the implementation of the Second National Development Plan, formulated to facilitate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. 73. The Russian Federation welcomed the cooperation between the Government and civil society in the realization of the National Action Plan on Human Rights. It noted the references to human rights in the Second National Development Plan (2015/16-2019/20). 74. Rwanda commended Uganda for granting hospitality to refugees. It welcomed efforts to promote gender equality and combat sexual and gender-based violence. It encouraged continued implementation of the National Action Plan on Women. 9