A/HRC/30/14 14. It was noted that quotas worked and that a system of quotas for women had been applied first in the local elections and would be applied in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Croatia had a modified proportional system of representation; the country was divided in 10 electoral districts, from each of which 14 members of parliament were elected. Six of the 14 candidates in each list would have to be women. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 15. During the interactive dialogue, 68 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue can be found in section II of the present report. 16. Trinidad and Tobago noted with satisfaction that since the first cycle of the universal periodic review in 2010 Croatia had made several improvements to its legal and institutional framework in the area of human rights. It also welcomed the broad scope of the National Programme for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights 2013–2016. 17. Turkey applauded the efforts of Croatia to improve the institutional and legal framework and to contribute to the overall well-being and harmony of diverse communities. It noted with satisfaction steps taken to combat corruption, appreciating the range of policies and programmes on the rights of the child, and encouraged strengthening the antidiscrimination dimension. It appreciated efforts to prevent violence against women and to improve women’s general standing and self-esteem. 18. Ukraine appreciated the consultations with different stakeholders and civil society in the preparation of the national report. It acknowledged steps taken by Croatia since the first cycle of the universal periodic review and commended the adoption of the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence and the National Strategy of Protection against Family Violence 2011–2016, and encouraged the effective implementation of those important documents. It recognized the steps taken to improve the health-care system, particularly for children. 19. Germany encouraged Croatia to continue on the path of improving human rights and cooperating with neighbouring countries and with civil society. It noted shortcomings with regard to the duration of judicial trials and in the area of non-discrimination of women and minorities, in particular the Serb minority and the Sinti and Roma communities. Germany was also concerned about discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 20. The United States of America hoped Croatia would continue to serve as a model in respecting human rights, which is key to democratic development and economic growth. It commended the leadership shown by Croatia on women’s issues as a chair of the Equal Futures Partnership, a multilateral initiative, and steps taken to address trafficking in human beings. It expressed concern about discrimination and violence against women and girls, against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and against ethnic minorities, particularly Serbs and Roma. It commended the robust structure for addressing human trafficking and urged for more implementation efforts. 21. Uruguay welcomed the plan on the deinstitutionalization and transformation of social welfare homes and on legal persons performing social welfare activities for 2011– 2016. It welcomed the entry into force of the Law on Protection of Persons with Mental Disorders and encouraged Croatia to continue the work in relation to people with disabilities, particularly people with psychosocial or intellectual disabilities. 22. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela commended the efforts in the implementation of the recommendations of the first cycle. It welcomed the National Programme for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights 2013–2016 and noted that Croatia had 5