A/HRC/13/3 81. The Dominican Republic thanked all delegations for their questions and comments and reiterated its serious commitment to promoting all human rights. It also reaffirmed its commitment to ratify and adhere to the conventions mentioned throughout the interactive dialogue and its openness to receiving visits by different United Nations human rights mechanisms. 82. The delegation indicated that there was full freedom of expression in the country and that t no one was persecuted for the expression of opinion, nor were any journalists imprisoned in the connection. 83. Regarding the high number of undocumented persons residing in the country, as mentioned by some delegations, the Dominican Republic made reference to experiences shared by other countries in that regard. It also recalled that plans for the identification and registration of undocumented persons were being developed with the aim of regularizing their migratory status. 84. Concerning the issue of nationality, the delegation noted that the law did not have retroactive effect, and therefore persons who had acquired Dominican nationality cannot lose it. It further noted that there was no discrimination in the application of the law, even if there might be some isolated instances in that regard. 85. The Dominican Republic further reiterated its commitment to addressing specific issues in which it had recognized difficulties, such as violence against women, the situation of children and child labour. It was also the goal of the Government to address the issue of executions as well. 86. The delegation thanked Haiti for its statement and indicated that the two countries were working together. The delegation appealed to all other countries of the world to support the aspiration of Haiti and the Dominican Republic to move forward in the community of nations. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 87. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue have been examined by the Dominican Republic. The recommendations listed below enjoy the support of the Dominican Republic: 1. Improve further the situation of children, boys and girls alike, through the necessary review of laws and regulations (Holy See); 2. Promptly designate the person who will occupy the position of Ombudsman (Defensor del Pueblo) (Peru); 3. Review its domestic policies and practices to ensure full compliance with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Canada); 4. Strengthen efforts to fill the existing gaps and accept the recommendations to draw up and implement a national human rights strategy with the aim of improving the overall human rights situation in the country (Bosnia and Herzegovina); 5. Strengthen the human rights protection of all inhabitants of the Dominican Republic, including migrants (Chile); 6. Continue successfully implementing affirmative measures in order to guarantee gender equality and all its ensuing consequences (Cuba); 14