A/HRC/57/9 107. The Kingdom of the Netherlands commended the commitment of Yemen to the United Nations road map for peace and expressed concern about women’s rights and restrictions on humanitarian access. 108. Nigeria expressed appreciation for the efforts of Yemen to provide humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons and refugees in the face of persistent challenges. 109. Norway commended the adherence of Yemen to the principles of the truce and welcomed the steps taken to end the practice of recruiting children to armed groups. 110. Oman welcomed the progress made in combating child recruitment and for the participation of Yemen in the universal periodic review process. 111. Pakistan expressed appreciation for the administrative, policy and legislative steps taken by Yemen to strengthen human rights mechanisms in the country. 112. Panama welcomed the delegation of Yemen and presented its recommendations. 113. Paraguay welcomed the approval of the Education Sector Strategy, the National Nutrition Strategy and the National Child and Adolescent Health Strategy. 114. Portugal welcomed the reactivation of the national mechanism for implementation, reporting and follow-up and the process made towards the establishment of a national human rights institution. 115. Qatar expressed appreciation for the efforts made by the National Commission of Inquiry investigating allegations of human rights perpetrated in Yemen since 2011. 116. The Republic of Korea commended efforts to investigate alleged violations and protect human rights by strengthening institutional frameworks and expressed concern about conflict-related human rights violations. 117. The Russian Federation noted recent positive steps, despite rising tensions along the coast, and expressed concern about the social and economic situation. 118. Saudia Arabia welcomed the implementation of a range of national policies and strategies. 119. Senegal welcomed the adoption of several human rights laws strengthening the human rights protection legal framework. 120. Slovakia noted the call by Yemen for dialogue on human rights amid conflict and welcomed cooperation with human rights mechanisms, while expressing concern over ongoing violations. 121. Slovenia encouraged Yemen to promote human rights and prevent recruitment and children and voiced concern over trafficking and violence against women. 122. Somalia commended Yemen for the measures taken in engaging with human rights mechanisms, despite the challenges, and also for its initiatives in health, education and the empowerment of women and youth. 123. Spain thanked the delegation of Yemen for its participation in the review exercise and presented its recommendations. 124. Sri Lanka thanked Yemen for efforts in conflict resolution, economic stability and promoting human rights through the National Review Committee and national consultations. 125. The State of Palestine expressed its appreciation to the Government of Yemen for protecting human rights, commending efforts to strengthen accountability for violations. 126. The delegation highlighted the dire human rights situation in Yemen, drawing a distinction between violations in areas controlled by the Government and those controlled by the Houthi militia. It mentioned systematic impunity, lack of accountability and the destruction of homes, with over 900 houses destroyed. The speaker denounced the perceived complacency of the international community towards the Houthi militia, suggesting that it might have felt that it had a “green light” to commit violations. GE.24-09703 9