A/HRC/32/10 prevent sexual and gender-based violence and to ensure that perpetrators were brought to justice and survivors given better support. 93. The United States of America encouraged continued efforts to address violence against women and domestic violence and to promote religious freedom. It urged Denmark to increase incentives for victims to secure their cooperation in the prosecution of traffickers. It expressed concern about the pending bill that would permit asylum seekers to be searched and their cash and valuables seized. 94. Uruguay commended Denmark for the high number of reports submitted to the treaty bodies. It noted the initiatives taken in protecting the rights of children and persons with disabilities and the advances made in relation to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. 95. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the adoption in Greenland of the Gender Equality Act, the establishment of the 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence and the adoption of the Disability Pension and Flexi Job scheme. The reform of State schools was an important step for increasing student welfare and reducing bullying. 96. Afghanistan appreciated the commitment of Denmark to a holistic and inclusive approach to refugees and immigrants and noted incentives to promote gender equality. It acknowledged the intention of Denmark to collaborate with national stakeholders in the application of human rights. 97. Albania commended Denmark for its Disability Policy Action Plan of 2013 and encouraged further endeavours to improve the protection of human rights, particularly focusing on gender equality and women from ethnic minority groups. 98. Algeria welcomed measures to combat domestic violence, the amendments to the law on nationality, initiatives to promote gender equality and the plan to combat trafficking in persons. 99. Argentina congratulated Denmark on the progress made in protecting persons with disabilities following the implementation of the Disability Policy Action Plan of 2013. It noted the new rules concerning family reunification. 100. Armenia noted the positive developments since the first review, particularly those relating to children and persons with disabilities. It welcomed the amendment to the Nationality Act allowing for dual citizenship. It appreciated the fact that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights continued to be taught in schools. 101. Australia commended Denmark for its accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It welcomed the increased protection for children who were vulnerable to human trafficking, as well as initiatives to address gender inequality and violence against women and children. It noted the high level of discrimination against indigenous people, migrants and minority groups. 102. Austria commended efforts to implement recommendations, including the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It expressed concern about amendments to the Aliens Act resulting from the refugee situation in Europe, and about the low number of cases of sexual and physical violence against women, stalking or harassment that went to trial or resulted in conviction, given the high number of reported cases. 103. Azerbaijan shared the concerns of several treaty bodies regarding the existence of problems related to discrimination, xenophobia, hate speech, Islamophobia, ethnic profiling, domestic violence, and minorities’ and non-citizens’ access to housing, health services, education and justice. 12