A/HRC/39/6 100. The Republic of Korea appreciated the cooperation of Colombia with international and regional human rights bodies, its incorporation of a gender perspective in its National Development Plan, and its formulation of a National Plan on Business and Human Rights. 101. Romania congratulated Colombia for the positive developments since the second review cycle and for the cooperation with civil society and the international community to consolidate its human rights policies. 102. The Russian Federation stated that the ceasefire allowed for the improvement of humanitarian situations in the region. However, the situation remained complicated, particularly in the light of the number of displaced persons. 103. Senegal welcomed the adoption of the National Strategy to Combat Trafficking in Persons 2016–2018, the establishment of the National Disability Council and the accession of Colombia to the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. 104. Serbia welcomed the Government’s determination to submit regular reports to the United Nations human rights bodies and encouraged the authorities to continue to combat human trafficking. 105. Singapore welcomed efforts to reintegrate former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia members into society and measures such as the establishment of the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparations and Non-repetition. It acknowledged the critical roles women had played in the peace process. 106. Slovenia welcomed the increase in enrolment in basic schooling and the fall in the dropout rate in Colombia. However, it was concerned about the significant gaps in education coverage, mostly affecting the most vulnerable groups in society. 107. Spain noted that Colombia had made progress in terms of women’s rights by implementing relevant plans and strategies, and by actively participating in the women and peace and security agenda. 108. Sri Lanka commended Colombia for strengthening its humanitarian demining policy to support mine victims through the provision of health care, physical rehabilitation, reparation measures and measures to educate people on mine risks. 109. The State of Palestine congratulated Colombia for signing the historic peace agreement with the People’s Alternative Revolutionary Force, which would lead to internal peace and prosperity for the Colombian people. 110. Sweden made recommendations and wished Colombia every success in the current review and in implementing the recommendations. 111. Switzerland welcomed the progress accomplished in the peace process, while noting that the participation of numerous groups in the decisions of the State remained insufficient. 112. Thailand acknowledged the efforts of Colombia to eliminate gender-based violence and the reduction in the maternal and infant mortality rates, but noted that the infant mortality rate remained high among indigenous groups. 113. Togo appreciated the improvement of the institutional and legislative framework to protect human rights and encouraged Colombia to continue its efforts to implement measures for land restitution and compensation procedures for indigenous and AfroColombian people. 114. Tunisia commended the steps taken to develop a human rights system, including the improvement of the legislative and institutional framework, and valued the efforts made in the field of the peace agreement. 115. The United Kingdom expressed concern about violence against human rights defenders and the significant level of impunity in cases of conflict-related sexual violence, while recognizing the efforts made by Colombia to tackle those challenges. 116. Afghanistan said that the outcomes of the peace process constituted a good practice in terms of bringing about peace and in terms of justice, truth, reparation and the guarantees of non-repetition. It stressed the importance of justice for a lasting peace process. 10