A/HRC/17/3 33. Brazil was pleased to learn of measures aimed at reviewing the Constitution, with positive impact in areas such as women’s and children’s rights, the right to life, economic and social rights, freedom of information and political participation. Brazil regretted however that despite all efforts, the review had not been approved by referendum. It warned that persistence of the political stalemate could jeopardize the promotion and protection of fundamental rights and freedoms. Brazil commended Nauru for its review of the Criminal Code, which, amongst others, would decriminalize sexual relations between consenting adults of the same sex. Brazil also recognized positive steps with regard to women’s rights, but noted with concern the high incidence of violence against women, particularly domestic violence. Brazil made recommendations. 34. The delegation of Nauru welcomed the fact that most of the statements were in support of Nauru. Regarding women and children, Nauru tried to address most of these issues through the constitutional review. Although the constitutional referendum failed, all the measures for the advancement of the rights of women and children were very much supported and were not controversial matters. The Government and the Parliament were looking at ways to introduce legislation in this regard that could be allowed under the current circumstances. 35. With regard to the national human rights institution, Nauru had discussed the matter at length. The biggest obstacle towards establishing such an institution was again resources and expertise. In its struggle to regain financial and economic situation, Nauru recognized that there were probably other institutions which took precedence such as the Ombudsman Office, the Leadership Code and tribunal. A national Ombudsman Office might be created through the parliamentary amendments to the Constitution. Because of human and financial constraints, a proposal was still under consideration for this office to have a dual function. 36. Domestic violence against women and children was a problem in Nauru and the Government was taking positive steps and gave more focus on this issue by establishing the Domestic Violence Unit, which combined various departments to look at this matter. Nauru was interested in trying to formulate policies and actions in this field. In prisons, for example, young offenders and women were physically separated after the building of new facilities. 37. Nauru was aware of the lack of a focal point for children issues. There were many issues such as children and disability issues which were cross-sectoral, as they did not relate to one ministry. Nauru needed a better arrangement in place in this regard. 38. Slovenia welcomed the efforts undertaken by Nauru to improve the human rights situation of its people, in spite of challenges. In particular, it noted efforts to fight domestic violence, empower women, improve the quality of education, address unemployment and draft a new Criminal Code. With regard to the negative outcome of the referendum on constitutional reform, Slovenia asked which of the envisaged rights clauses could still be approved by the parliament. Slovenia made recommendations. 39. Hungary noted with satisfaction that despite the impact of climate change Nauru had proved its commitment to the Millennium Development Goals. Hungary welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child without reservations, but noted that no reports had been submitted yet to the Committee on the Rights of the Child. Hungary was concerned about the low proportion of boys enrolled in secondary education, and about the high rate of school truancy. It also expressed concern about the lack of specific legislation on violence against women. At the same time, Hungary appreciated efforts made to curb that situation and also welcomed that Nauru had signed Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Hungary made recommendations. 7