A/HRC/55/7 51. The delegation reiterated the country’s commitment to implementing the agreement through the State policy for total peace and human security. Implementation involved profound transformations, and participation through pluralism and the constitution of new political parties and movements. Following the signing of the agreement, 10 social movements had been created, representing the diversity of the population segments that were signatories of the peace agreement. 52. The bodies provided for in the agreement had been revitalized and resources had been secured for the special bodies for ethnic peoples and for women. Despite strengthening transparency and oversight of resources, Colombia recognized that many challenges remained with respect to implementing the peace agreement within the 15-year deadline that had been established constitutionally. 53. Latvia noted the measures taken by Colombia since its third review and encouraged the country to make further efforts in fulfilling its human rights obligations and commitments. 54. Liechtenstein welcomed the delegation of Colombia and thanked the members for the information provided in the national report. 55. Lithuania commended Colombia for the progress made since the previous universal periodic review cycle, including the significant progress made in establishing a transitional justice mechanism and the publication of the final report of the truth commission. 56. Luxembourg commended Colombia for its efforts to implement the peace agreement, for its victim-centred approach to transitional justice, and for its continued cooperation with the United Nations system. 57. Madagascar welcomed the cooperation of Colombia with OHCHR, and the steps taken towards achieving peace and transitional justice and to eliminating racial discrimination. 58. Malaysia commended Colombia for its commitment to strengthening its capacities in the field of human rights, including through amendments to legislation to harmonize the national legal framework with the country’s international obligations. 59. Maldives commended Colombia for the significant efforts made during the period under review to promote human rights, including the adoption of the national plan of action to combat violence against children. 60. Mauritius appreciated the efforts made to improve the quality of education through, inter alia, the development of the Flexible Educational Model for Reintegration. 61. Mexico welcomed the adoption of the resolution on the strengthening of cooperation and capacity-building in the field of human rights and the implementation of recommendations by the Commission for the Clarification of Truth, Coexistence and NonRepetition. 62. Montenegro welcomed the National Human Rights Strategy and recognized the adoption of legislation for the implementation of the final agreement for ending the conflict. It expressed concern about persistent cases of violence, threats, reprisals and attacks against, and killings of, human rights defenders. 63. Namibia expressed appreciation for positive human rights measures taken, namely the provision of financial resources for the effective operation of the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition. 64. Nepal noted the country’s engagement with special procedure mandate holders and treaty bodies and highlighted the reformulation of the National Culture Plan (2022–2032) to protect diversity of life and land. 65. The Kingdom of the Netherlands commended the country for its efforts to consolidate peace in Colombia. However, it expressed concern about the persistent high levels of violence against human rights defenders despite efforts to combat such violence. 66. New Zealand welcomed the delegation from Colombia and urged the country to continue its progress towards the implementation of the measures of the 2016 peace agreement. 6 GE.23-25026