A/HRC/19/2 executions, to commute all death sentences to prison sentences and to abolish the death penalty. While welcoming the support for recommendations on the promotion and protection of the rights of LGBT persons, it noted the existence of legislation criminalizing consensual same-sex relationships, and urged Trinidad and Tobago to repeal it. 485. Rencontre africaine pour la défense des droits de l’homme took note of Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to promote human rights, and stated that the country should pursue its social economic programmes in order to attain the Millennium Development Goals. It expressed its concern that the death penalty still existed in the country, and urged Trinidad and Tobago to, in particular, abolish its mandatory application in certain cases. It encouraged the Government to increase the number of women in decision-making positions. Noting that progress could be achieved in the elimination of violence against women, the organization recommended the establishment of a programme for the rehabilitation of victims. 486. Action Canada for Population and Development and Federatie van Nederlandse Verenigingen tot Integratie Van Homoseksualit – COC Nederland congratulated the Government on having distinguished itself among its Caribbean peers in embracing issues of sexual rights and sexual orientation during its universal periodic review. They noted the recent initiatives, such as the steps taken to address the marriage of minors and the Government’s explicit recognition that human rights of all citizens included the LGBT community. They appealed to Trinidad and Tobago to: commence forthwith its nationwide human rights awareness-raising campaign, announced in October 2011, and to move swiftly to establish a functioning human rights institution. They also asked the Government to amend the Equal Opportunity Act of 2000 to include protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 487. Trinidad and Tobago stated that all pending 52 recommendations had been noted. 488. Trinidad and Tobago reiterated its appreciation for the active and constructive exchange with its fellow States Members of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations throughout the universal periodic review process, including the interventions by Cuba, Algeria, Morocco and the United States of America, as well as its continuing dialogue with non-governmental organizations during the consideration of its report. 489. In particular, Trinidad and Tobago thanked Action Canada for Population and Development and COC Nederland for their joint statement on behalf of the Coalition Advocating for Inclusion of Sexual Orientation and the Family Planning Association of Trinidad and Tobago. It assured them that their request regarding the Equal Opportunity Act of 2000 would be conveyed to the Government, which prided itself on dialogue and transparency in the amendment of all legislation. 490. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago had been elected in 2010 to implement change, but stated that change could only be implemented through consultation with the people. It remained committed to its continued engagement with all stakeholders to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights of each citizen of Trinidad and Tobago. Thailand 491. The review of Thailand was held on 5 October 2011 in conformity with all relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: 206 GE.13-14768