A/HRC/36/11 agencies to investigate and prevent violations. When the states did not have a framework for protection, the Federal Government included defenders in its programme. 17. The National Truth Commission had acknowledged deaths and enforced disappearances perpetrated in the past, having located 33 bodies, besides identifying State actors as perpetrators of violations. Its report presented 29 recommendations, focused mainly on research and on redress actions, as well as on non-recurrence. 18. The 2014 Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA) World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games had been held in Brazil without incidents and had left a significant legacy. Specific policies to protect the rights of children and adolescents and to fight racism in the context of such events had been put in place. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 19. During the interactive dialogue, 103 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 20. Montenegro asked for information on policies to eliminate violence against children, and on legislation to prohibit discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 21. Morocco welcomed the national policies of Brazil on primary care, child malnutrition and mortality, gender equality in employment, and participation of women in public affairs. 22. Mozambique congratulated Brazil on the implementation of social programmes to reduce extreme poverty and on progress in the prevention of racial discrimination and in minorities’ status. 23. Myanmar welcomed the efforts of Brazil to advance the rights of persons with disabilities, including the National Plan on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2011. 24. Namibia applauded Brazil for its national programmes aimed at improving the living standards of its vulnerable populations, such as Afro-Brazilians and indigenous peoples. 25. Nepal appreciated the progress made by Brazil on reduction of poverty, promotion of social equality, the health sector, combating violence against women and the fight against modern slavery. 26. The Netherlands regretted to note a lack of progress in corporate social responsibility, especially in the Amazon regions, and continuing attacks against journalists and human rights defenders. 27. Nicaragua welcomed the progress by Brazil on human rights since its last universal periodic review. 28. Norway commended efforts in reducing poverty, combating slave labour and enhancing women’s rights and the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, but expressed concern at the situation of indigenous peoples. 29. Pakistan commended the development of the National System of Human Rights Indicators, the promotion of racial equality, access to justice and programmes on education, health and nutrition. 30. Paraguay welcomed the commitment by Brazil to the international human rights system and the ratification of a significant number of human rights instruments. 31. Peru underlined the progress made by Brazil in the fight against poverty, and affirmative action for an increased presence of Afro-Brazilians in the public administration. 32. The Philippines lauded poverty alleviation programmes, achievements in gender equality and the increased presence of women in the labour market. 4