A/HRC/33/5 however, that it was hoped that, as investment into education continued, the country would publish at an even higher rate. 78. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines affirmed its commitment to the principles of equality and non-discrimination, as enshrined in its Constitution. With those fundamentals in mind, and having regard to the ever-evolving human rights norms and standards, the delegation noted that Saint Vincent and the Grenadines recommitted itself to ensuring that the human rights of the citizens were protected. 79. The country was fully committed to cooperating with the international community and the international human rights mechanisms, especially the universal periodic review process. It noted that the questions, comments and recommendations received were very valuable to it in the process of human rights self-assessment. The delegation welcomed the constructive spirit in which the recommendations were given and offered to carefully and seriously consider each of them. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations*** 80. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue/listed below will be examined by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which will provide responses in due time, but no later than the thirty-third session of the Human Rights Council in September 2016: 80.1 Ratify all international instruments concerning human rights (Congo); 80.2 Consider ratifying international human rights treaties that it is not yet a State party to (Philippines); 80.3 Sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Portugal); 80.4 Ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Italy); 80.5 Accede to or ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which promotes international commitment in abolishing the death penalty (Honduras); 80.6 Ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, as to bring legislation into conformity with the de facto situation (Netherlands); 80.7 Ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty (Montenegro) (Uruguay); 80.8 Ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the formal abolition of the death penalty in the country (Portugal); 80.9 Accede to the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and abolish the death penalty in the domestic legislation (Mexico); *** The conclusions and recommendations have not been edited. GE.16-11831 11