A/HRC/28/6 disappearances. It expressed concern about discrimination against LGBTI persons, human trafficking, forced child marriage, child prostitution and child labour. 64. Uruguay welcomed the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals on free primary education and gender parity; the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD; and progress in national legislation regarding gender-based violence, urging the implementation of the latter. It called for further measures to improve detention conditions and prison overcrowding in line with international standards. 65. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela commended the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals on free primary education and gender parity; the provision of free maternal and family planning services; and the increased primary and secondary health-care provision, noting the reduced mortality rate due to immunization programmes. It welcomed the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD. 66. Algeria noted the Government’s commitment to improving human rights, as demonstrated by the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals on free primary education and gender parity, and the adoption of a national development strategy. It encouraged the Gambia to continue efforts regarding maternal health, infant mortality, children’s rights, justice, human trafficking and FGM. 67. Angola welcomed efforts to ensure that human rights and fundamental freedoms were respected. It commended the increased enrolment in upper secondary education, particularly among girls, and the legal reforms to provide two additional Children’s Courts. It welcomed the progress made in women’s rights, including legislation to combat sexual violence. 68. Argentina recognized efforts to establish a national human rights institution and encouraged the Gambia to ensure that the institution was fully operational and compliant with the Paris Principles. It stated that greater cooperation with treaty bodies would help the Gambia make progress regarding human rights. 69. Australia welcomed national legislation to combat gender-based violence and looked forward to the rigorous enforcement of this legislation. It expressed concern over widespread discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity; restrictions on media freedom; and reports of torture and arbitrary detention. 70. Azerbaijan welcomed the adoption of national policies to promote health; the advancement of women; advocacy for persons with disabilities; and to prevent domestic violence. It commended the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD and the establishment of national bodies to improve social protection and combat human trafficking. 71. Bangladesh commended the Gambia for the legislative measures taken to combat violence against women and children. It noted capacity-building efforts among educators and nurses, and the establishment of educational institutions. It commended the Gambia for the clarifications concerning its justice system, particularly in relation to serious crimes. 72. Botswana commended the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals on primary school enrolment and gender parity in education. It considered that the Domestic Violence Act and the National Health Policy demonstrated commitment to human rights. It was concerned about child marriage and the practice of FGM. 73. Brazil appreciated progress in school enrolment, including the Education for All initiative, and legislation on domestic violence and sexual offences. However, it was concerned about legislation punishing “aggravated homosexuality” with life imprisonment, as well as the number of executions carried out following a 27-year moratorium on capital punishment. 10