A/HRC/46/12 65. Slovenia welcomed the positive efforts of Honduras, including to prohibit all forms of corporal punishment of children, and urged it to strengthen measures to address violence against women. 66. Spain noted that crimes against human rights defenders, journalists and communicators continued in Honduras and that, despite progress in combating gender-based violence, the number of femicides remained high. 67. Sri Lanka welcomed the ratification by Honduras of all core human rights instruments, the creation of the Ministry of Human Rights and the steps taken to guarantee universal access to education. 68. Sweden acknowledged the steps taken by Honduras to counter impunity and corruption within the justice system but highlighted the need to further strengthen the independence of the judiciary. 69. Switzerland welcomed the creation in 2020 of the Specialized Fiscal Unit against Corruption Networks. 70. Thailand applauded the adoption by Honduras of the law on support to micro- and small enterprises and the introduction of other economic incentives to further promote economic growth and welfare. 71. Timor-Leste highlighted the creation by Honduras of the Ministry of Human Rights, the adoption of the Public Policy against Racism and Racial Discrimination for the Comprehensive Development of Indigenous and Afro-Honduran Peoples and the strengthening of the capacity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor for Offences against Life to investigate femicides. 72. Togo encouraged Honduras to continue to make progress in promoting human rights and strengthening the protection of the most vulnerable groups in society. 73. Trinidad and Tobago congratulated Honduras on its ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty and the measures taken to combat human trafficking and discrimination against indigenous and Afro-Honduran peoples. 74. Tunisia welcomed the establishment of an OHCHR office in Honduras, the ratification of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the efforts made to protect minorities. 75. Turkey commended Honduras for the efforts made to strengthen the human rights legal framework. Nevertheless, it noted with concern the limited access to public services and the high levels of violence and gang-related activities. 76. Ukraine welcomed the establishment by Honduras of a mechanism for the protection of human rights defenders and of the Ministry for Human Rights and welcomed the measures taken to combat violence against women. 77. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the positive policy and institutional developments in Honduras and urged the Government to ensure the protection of journalists and to enable them to report without fear of harassment. 78. The United States of America was concerned about the lack of accountability for the events related to the 2017 protests and about the lack of control and command infrastructure in the National Inter-institutional Security Force. 79. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela highlighted the positive impact of the Better Life Platform, which had benefited 4.8 million people, and the related cash transfers, which had led to a decrease in malnutrition among children. 80. Viet Nam commended the determination of Honduras to implement the Sustainable Development Goals and welcomed its initiatives to promote gender equality and the rights of women, children and other vulnerable groups. 81. Algeria welcomed the implementation by Honduras of the Ciudad Mujer programme, which had contributed to preventing violence against women, assisting and promoting the economic independence of victims and improving living conditions. 7