A/HRC/42/8 155. The head of the delegation reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of Bhutan to human rights. Although the Government had been working actively to put in place laws and policies in conformity with international human rights standards, Bhutan was facing serious challenges such as a lack of financial, human and technical capacity. He emphasized that the country had not yet met one remaining criterion for graduation from the least developed countries category, which was compounded by the growing impact of climate change and natural hazards. Therefore, Bhutan would still need the support of the international community to address those challenges. 156. The head of the delegation concluded by thanking Member States for their active engagement and valuable recommendations. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 157. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue/listed below have been examined by Bhutan and enjoy the support of Bhutan: 157.1 Take appropriate steps towards ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Thailand); Continue progress towards ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Australia); Accelerate efforts to accede to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Bahrain); 157.2 Strengthen the legal status and visibility of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women by establishing a clear timetable for the harmonization of laws (Honduras); 157.3 Continue working with the mechanisms of the Human Rights Council (Kuwait); 157.4 Keep on mobilizing resources and seek necessary international assistance to enhance its capacity to promote and protect human rights (Nigeria); 157.5 Strengthen international cooperation in the field of human rights (Malaysia); 157.6 Continue to enhance capacity-building through partnership with United Nations agencies, including OHCHR and other development partners, with a view to fulfilling the country’s international human rights obligations (Ghana); 157.7 Step up cooperation with international organizations to build the capacities of national institutions and comply with the requirements of international treaties (Iraq); 157.8 Seek the support of the international community in Bhutan’s human rights programmes (Kuwait); 157.9 Take further steps to improve national legislation regarding the respect of citizens’ rights and freedoms (Russian Federation); 157.10 Strengthen the National Committee for the Welfare of Women and Children, so that it provides programmes and activities that have a gender perspective and are adapted to children (Plurinational State of Bolivia); 157.11 Uphold further all human rights for citizens of the country as guaranteed by the Constitution of Bhutan (Tajikistan); 157.12 Consolidate human rights policies within the framework of a comprehensive national strategy (Ukraine); 157.13 Despite the challenges, consistently take steps to strengthen human rights, including through aligning laws and policies with international human 12