A/HRC/42/8 19. In addition, the Government identified minority and vulnerable groups on the basis of their socioeconomic needs rather than their ethnicity, since the latter could be divisive for a small country. 20. The Government had been providing increasing space to civil society organizations, resulting in increased registration of such organizations. Civil society organizations were playing an active and constructive role in advancing a human rights-based approach in Bhutan, and had provided valuable input in the preparations for the third cycle of the universal periodic review. 21. Bhutan would continue to cooperate with the international human rights mechanisms in order to further improve the human rights situation in the country. Bhutan was discussing with United Nations agencies the possibility of developing a web-based system to increase the efficiency of monitoring and reporting for the United Nations human rights mechanisms. 22. While the commitments of Bhutan to global agreements on the environment and climate change would remain steadfast, it expressed concern that global actions were inadequate to prevent further global temperature rises. 23. A scarcity of resources, and a lack of institutions or weak institutions, limited the capacity of Bhutan to meet its national and international obligations, despite remaining committed to do so. Therefore, the Government was seeking the support and understanding of the international community. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 24. During the interactive dialogue, 94 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 25. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed the National Education Policy and the Bhutan Education Blueprint (2014–2024). 26. Latvia noted the visit of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to Bhutan. 27. Malaysia welcomed efforts to improve the health sector, particularly for adolescents and women, and to ensure gender parity in the education sector. 28. Maldives commended Bhutan on efforts to strengthen the rule of law and good governance, and policies for environmental conservation and sustainable development. 29. Mauritius welcomed the National Law Review Task Force, and measures on the rule of law and good governance, women’s and children’s rights, and poverty. 30. Mexico acknowledged the constitutional prohibition of the death penalty, improvements regarding access to drinking water and sanitation, and the reduction in mothers’ and children’s mortality rates. 31. Montenegro welcomed the National Plan of Action for Child Well-being and Protection, and progress in combating domestic violence. It was concerned at trafficking in women and girls, and violence against children. 32. Myanmar congratulated Bhutan on its commitment to promote human rights, particularly of women and children. 33. Nepal encouraged the addressing of discrimination against minorities. It asked about the repatriation of a number of Bhutanese refugees living in Nepal. 34. The Netherlands welcomed progress regarding women’s political participation. It urged Bhutan to change gender stereotypes and patriarchal attitudes. 35. Nicaragua made recommendations. 36. Nigeria welcomed efforts to combat corruption, alleviate poverty, and promote women’s and children’s rights. 4