A/HRC/28/7 85. Austria commended the ratification of international instruments and the good cooperation between the Plurinational State of Bolivia and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Austria regretted reports of the mistreatment and unjustified punishment of inmates, and overcrowding. Austria expressed concern about the ineffectiveness of the judicial system. 86. Bangladesh welcomed action to implement recommendations from the first cycle. It regretted that the commitment for overseas development assistance to developing countries had not been realized, hindering the struggle against extreme poverty and the full enjoyment of human rights. 87. Belarus noted comprehensive measures taken in the area of labour relations, with guarantees of stable employment and decent wages. Belarus welcomed efforts to combat trafficking in persons. 88. While taking note of positive developments, Belgium noted however that the situation of women and girls, as well as of children, remained a concern. 89. Benin congratulated the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the recent ratification of international human rights instruments. It requested the support of the international community with a view to allowing the country to step up its action on the protection of human rights in the country. 90. Bhutan was pleased to note the efforts of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in reducing poverty and income equality. It further commended the State party for its efforts to promote and protect the rights of women and children and to implement the recommendations from the first review. 91. Brazil noted progress made regarding the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, as well as the standing invitation extended to the special procedures and the fight against all forms of discrimination. It noted however the persistence of challenges with regard to the eradication of child labour. 92. Burundi welcomed efforts, in particular with regard to policies and strategic plans, including to address racism and other forms of discrimination. It encouraged the Plurinational State of Bolivia to continue advancing in the promotion and protection of human rights. 93. Canada asked the delegation about the implementation of Law 348 to protect women and guarantee them a life free from violence, including identifying institutions responsible for overseeing the implementation of the law. It remained concerned about the use of pretrial detention in the Plurinational State of Bolivia. 94. Chile highlighted the recent ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which would require a high degree of implementation. 95. China highlighted that the Plurinational State of Bolivia had increased investment in education, protecting people’s right to decent work and fair and reasonable pay. China noted the particular attention paid to the protection of the rights of women, children, the elderly, the disabled, indigenous peoples, refugees and migrants. 96. Colombia highlighted the commitment and efforts made by the Plurinational State of Bolivia to implement the recommendations received during the first review, as well as the transparency and cooperation with the human rights mechanisms. 11