A/HRC/22/8 locating missing and abducted children, policies protecting the rights of migrants and their families, and establishment of human rights organizations. It encouraged Guatemala to adhere to international standards. It made recommendations. 81. Qatar noted that the successful implementation by Guatemala of the first cycle of UPR recommendations was demonstrated by its legislative and executive reforms. It congratulated Guatemala on establishing the Ministry of Social Development and hoped that would contribute to improving living standards and coordination of social policies. Qatar commended the country’s accession to CRPD. Qatar made recommendations. 82. The Republic of Korea welcomed efforts by Guatemala to promote and protect human rights, but regretted that they had not resulted in strong, tangible improvements. Many organizations recommended a fundamental reform of the justice system to prevent impunity. A number of social vulnerabilities within the country’s indigenous population were also noted. It made recommendations. 83. The Republic of Moldova recognized the deep commitment of Guatemala to promoting and protecting human rights and congratulated it on its efforts to combat discrimination against women, as well as the prevention and eradication of violence against women. It also recognized the State’s activities in fighting against corporal punishment of children. It made recommendations. 84. Romania noted the various acts adopted by Guatemala and its special courts for femicide and other forms of violence against women, which nevertheless remained an issue of high concern. Romania appreciated the Guatemalan commitment to further action and measures to enhance the promotion and protection of human rights. Romania made recommendations. 85. Rwanda commended the commitment of Guatemala to following up and implementing previous UPR recommendations. It acknowledged the State’s efforts in strengthening the institutional system through a decentralization process and various socioeconomic measures to uplift and improve the rights of its people. Like all countries, Guatemala faced some challenges to the full enjoyment of all human rights. Rwanda made recommendations. 86. Singapore noted the legislative efforts of Guatemala in the protection of women and the establishment of the Presidential Commission for Combating Femicide. Singapore noted the country’s emphasis on reforming the National Civil Police and its establishment of various Ministry of Interior task forces to better coordinate inter-agency efforts to combat crime. Singapore made recommendations. 87. Slovakia recognized the dedication of Guatemala to advancing its human rights record and noted the progress achieved in bringing to justice those allegedly responsible for serious human rights violations committed during the past internal armed conflict. It praised the country’s ratification of CRPD in 2009 and OP-CAT in 2008, as well as its cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms. Slovakia made recommendations. 88. Slovenia commended Guatemalan human rights’ progress since the first UPR, particularly the ratification of CRPD, the Optional Protocol to CRPD, OP-CAT and the Rome Statute. Nevertheless, it raised concerns that indigenous people remained excluded from social, political and cultural spheres. Slovenia made recommendations. 89. Spain commended Guatemala for ratifying the Rome Statute; creating the national mechanism for the prevention of torture; signing the Convention on Cluster Munitions; cooperating in full with CICIG; and creating the Ministry of Social Development. It welcomed the State’s commitment in combating femicide. Spain made recommendations. 12