A/HRC/57/9 127. The delegation detailed efforts to address human rights issues, despite the challenging circumstances, including submitting reports to various international bodies such as the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, the Human Rights Committee and the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. The Government engaged with civil society, absorbed its reports and integrated them into strategies. There was an emphasis on fighting poverty through national strategies and social protection programmes, although limited capacities necessitated international assistance. 128. Efforts to combat trafficking in persons, forced marriage and violence against men and women were outlined, including by establishing national committees and raising awareness. The Government was seeking international support for training and rehabilitation programmes for law enforcement and judicial personnel. 129. The delegation addressed efforts to raise the minimum marriage age to 17 and to prevent forced marriage, acknowledging the economic pressures leading to such a practice. Despite the absence of laws criminalizing violence, efforts were being made to improve social and economic conditions through awareness programmes and collaboration with international partners. 130. The delegation expressed gratitude to the delegations for their recommendations and committed to addressing them responsibly. The Government relied on international assistance for protecting and promoting human rights, particularly in the context of stability restoration. 131. In conclusion, the delegation underscored the challenges that Yemen faced in upholding human rights amid conflict and economic crisis, while expressing the need for international support for various initiatives aimed at addressing those issues. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 132. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue/listed below have been examined by Yemen and enjoy the support of Yemen: 132.1 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Colombia); 132.2 Sign and ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Malta); 132.3 Continue constructive cooperation with Yemeni civil society institutions specialized in the field of human rights and establish partnerships with them (Kuwait); 132.4 Continue submitting periodic reports to human rights treaty mechanisms (Egypt); 132.5 Continue working to spread the culture of human rights and enhance the capacity-building of national staff working in various human rights fields (Jordan); 132.6 Continue to work towards bridging the existing gaps between international standards and the national legislative system (Kuwait); 132.7 Intensify efforts to strengthen the institutional and legal framework to protect human rights in various fields (Libya); 132.8 Continue to align national legislation with the international human rights conventions ratified by Yemen (Algeria); 132.9 Continue to take targeted steps to improve national legislation in terms of respect for human rights and freedoms (Russian Federation); 132.10 Continue government efforts to restore stability, achieve peace and protect the human rights of the Yemeni population (Cuba); 10 GE.24-09703