A/HRC/27/10 19. Uganda noted efforts to cooperate with the United Nations system, progress regarding health services and access to quality education. 20. Ukraine regretted that OHCHR technical assistance had not been accepted. It asked what measures had been taken to enable separated families to unite. 21. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland called on the country to take action on the recommendations of the commission of inquiry on human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea by closing prison camps and investigating alleged violations. 22. The United States of America was concerned at what the commission of inquiry termed systematic gross human rights violations, and urged the country to accept technical assistance from OHCHR. 23. Uruguay expressed concerns about the human rights situation and urged the country to cooperate with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and follow up the recommendations of the commission of inquiry. 24. Uzbekistan welcomed progress in various areas and legislative measures to protect vulnerable groups. Further efforts were needed to improve the welfare of the population. 25. Sri Lanka noted the adoption of several laws, in particular on children’s and women’s rights, and improvements in education and health care. 26. Viet Nam noted efforts regarding socioeconomic development. It expressed concerns about the food supply and health care for vulnerable groups. 27. Zimbabwe noted various achievements and urged the country to accelerate the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and consider accession to other international instruments. 28. Algeria encouraged the ratification of core international instruments. It expressed hope that a national human rights institution (NHRI) might be established. 29. Angola noted the signing of CRPD and efforts to improve women’s rights, but also noted that further efforts could be made. 30. Argentina was concerned about the human rights situation in the country. The situation of persons detained in prison camps required particular attention. 31. Australia was disappointed by the country’s refusal to cooperate with the commission of inquiry and supported the commission’s call for accountability for those responsible for crimes against humanity. 32. Austria expressed concern about the situation of human rights in the country, noting the report of commission of inquiry, which substantiated that violations in many instances constituted crimes against humanity, and about non-cooperation with United Nations mechanisms. 33. Bangladesh expressed admiration for the adoption of legislation on women’s rights and noted the reduction of maternal mortality and progress towards achieving Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 5. 34. Belarus welcomed the adoption of legislation regarding vulnerable groups, and achievements in education, health care and food security. 35. Belgium regretted the country’s lack of transparency, illustrated by the refusal to authorize visits from special procedures mandate holders and other organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). 5