A/HRC/55/7 registration, monitoring and follow-up of gender-based violence (SALVIA), to register individual cases and consolidate an early warning system for the protection and care of women. 82. The delegation announced an update of the national public policy on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons and the creation of an intersectoral commission to follow up on the action plan linked to the policy. The office on sexual diversity and LGBTIQ+ rights would become a part of the Ministry of Equality and Equity, through the directorate focused on the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, which would create a mechanism aimed at preventing violence based on discrimination and providing support. The first national LGBTIQ+ convention had been organized, in close collaboration with, and with the participation of, LGBTIQ+ persons, with a view to agreeing on a State agenda that emphasized social participation, protection of life and social inclusion. 83. Slovenia encouraged Colombia to step up efforts to complete the process of ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. It expressed concern about violence and threats against human rights defenders and community leaders. 84. South Africa welcomed the total peace policy, including the commitment to fully implement the 2016 peace agreement, and commended Colombia for its commitment to implementing the recommendations of the truth commission, in particular to tackle the root causes of violence and conflict. 85. Spain praised the will expressed by the Government of Colombia to achieve peace and respect for human rights. 86. Sri Lanka expressed appreciation for the measures taken since the previous review in the area of human rights, including amendments to the Constitution to strengthen the judicial system. 87. The State of Palestine welcomed the efforts made by Colombia to promote and protect human rights, and expressed gratitude for its unwavering and principled stance on supporting the Palestinian just cause, particularly its condemnation of the ongoing genocidal strikes by Israel on Gaza, and for ensuring respect for international humanitarian law and State responsibility for international wrongful acts. 88. The Sudan praised the adoption of the National Development Plan and the State’s positive interaction with human rights mechanisms. It welcomed the progress in the implementation of the final peace agreement through the adoption of the framework implementation plan. 89. Sweden welcomed the peacebuilding efforts of the Government of Colombia and the Government’s commitment to improve the protection of human rights, and also noted that challenges remained. 90. Switzerland welcomed the country’s policy to dismantle criminal organizations, which was aimed at addressing the structural causes of violence and improving the protection of human rights defenders. 91. Thailand noted the adoption of the National Human Rights Strategy, efforts to implement the final peace agreement, and the adoption of a national action plan on business and human rights. 92. Togo welcomed the Colombian delegation and commended Colombia for the important legislative, political and institutional measures taken to combat trafficking in persons. 93. Trinidad and Tobago noted the progress made by Colombia since its previous review in peacebuilding, reparations and child protection, and the creation of the new Ministry of Equality and Equity. 94. Ukraine commended Colombia for its efforts to implement recommendations it had previously accepted, its ongoing cooperation with the United Nations and other international bodies for the effective implementation of the peace agreement, and the establishment of a legal framework on human security and total peace. 8 GE.23-25026