A/HRC/48/9 Paraguay to continue implementing the National Poverty Reduction Plan “Jajapo Paraguay”, aimed at implementing policies of protection, economic integration and social cohesion. 65. Pakistan acknowledged the country’s efforts to combat discrimination and reform the justice system, and to improve the rights of women. Pakistan remained concerned at financial challenges faced in the Office of the Ombudsman and in combating discrimination, particularly against indigenous people and people of African descent. 66. Panama acknowledged the country’s international leadership in the area of national mechanisms for reporting on, implementation of and follow-up to human rights recommendations. It commended the contribution made by Paraguay to countries in all regions through the SIMORE Plus technical cooperation programme. 67. Peru acknowledged progress made by Paraguay, including the expansion of the Recommendations Monitoring System, now SIMORE Plus, which linked the follow-up of international human rights recommendations to the Sustainable Development Goals. 68. The Philippines commended Paraguay on the SIMORE monitoring system and noted positively the efforts made by the country in strengthening measures to protect the rights of vulnerable groups, including women, children and indigenous peoples. 69. Poland welcomed the country’s efforts regarding free access to health care and various health programmes; the National Action Plan for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and efforts aimed at combating corruption in the public sphere. It strongly advocated for further developments in the latter area. 70. Portugal commended Paraguay for putting in place the SIMORE Plus system and for the technical cooperation provided to other countries on the implementation of human rights recommendations. 71. The Republic of Korea welcomed the fourth National Equality Plan (2018–2024). It expressed appreciation for the country’s efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency and accountability, including through relevant institutional and policy reforms such as the National Integrity Plan 2021–2025. 72. Romania commended the country’s readiness to follow up on the fulfilment of its international human rights obligations, including through the SIMORE system. While appreciating the important steps taken to improve the human rights situation in Paraguay, Romania noted the persistence of significant challenges. 73. The Russian Federation noted that a number of human rights challenges remained in Paraguay and acknowledged the country’s openness to cooperating with the international community on human rights issues. 74. Rwanda highlighted the adoption of the National Education Plan 2024, containing actions to improve access to quality education, and the adoption of the Act on the Comprehensive Protection of Women from All Forms of Violence. 75. Senegal welcomed the voluntary commitments made by Paraguay and the efforts made to strengthen its normative, institutional and political framework for the protection of human rights with a view to improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable populations. 76. Serbia commended the country’s efforts to implement the recommendations from the previous universal periodic review cycle. It particularly welcomed measures adopted to strengthen the institutional framework, including increases in the number of governmental human rights agencies. 77. Singapore praised the efforts made by Paraguay to expand primary health care across the country, as well as several national programmes focused on vulnerable groups. Singapore also acknowledged efforts made to promote the rule of law and combat corruption within the judiciary. 78. Slovenia encouraged Paraguay to strengthen its efforts to reduce the level of violence against women in all settings. Slovenia remained concerned about reports of violence faced 7