A/HRC/21/13 98. Côte d’Ivoire applauded Algeria efforts to implement the UPR recommendations and to ratify the international human rights instruments. It made recommendations. 99. Cuba noted Algeria’s efforts to fight poverty; the National Strategy 2005–2012 to combat violence against children; the promotion of women’s rights, supporting their social and professional integration; its work to guarantee security in regions where armed groups are operating; and the institutional, political and social reforms. It made a recommendation. 100. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea commended Algeria’s achievements in the realization of MDGs, particularly the right to education and health. It praised the implementation of various development plans, which resulted in a significant improvement in the living conditions of the Algerian population. It made recommendations. 101. Djibouti welcomed Algeria’s achievements to strengthen human rights, particularly the adoption of legislative provisions devoted to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities. It made recommendations. 102. Ecuador welcomed the institutional and political reforms, including the review of the Constitution to consolidate democracy, and inquired about the actions undertaken to bring about a pluralist and inclusive democracy. It acknowledged Algeria’s work in the areas of health and education. It made recommendations. 103. Egypt appreciated measures to protect and promote human rights, including the criminalization of all forms of trafficking in persons, the protection of child rights and the improvement of working conditions. Egypt also acknowledged efforts to improve the situation of women and their increased representation in parliament. Egypt made recommendations. 104. Canada raised questions on the Family Code amendments to remove all discriminatory provisions against women, including the issues of divorce, witness and inheritance. Canada was concern about reports on de facto and de jure restrictions to freedom of religion other than Islam. It made recommendations. 105. Germany noted the measures for better opportunities for young people. It inquired about measures to amend existing legislation to strengthen the rights to freedom of expression, information, association and assembly. It asked for the steps to ensure nondiscrimination, including sexual orientation, and the right to privacy. It made recommendations. 106. Ghana commended the legislative reforms to advance the rights of women and children. It noted Algeria’s accession to CRPD but noted with concern that persons with disabilities face many obstacles. It urged to improve their situation, particularly its accessibility and representation in national bodies. 107. Greece acknowledged Algeria’s efforts to combat ill treatment, torture and its criminalization in the Penal Code. It noted the Law of 2012 providing quotas for women in Parliament. It welcomed the National Action Plan (2008–2015) to protect children against abuses, exploitation and violence, asking about its results. It made recommendations. 108. Hungary welcomed the lifting of the state of emergency; Algeria engagement with Special Procedures; and the death penalty moratorium. It was concerned at the broad definition of terrorism. Hungary urged for a comprehensive study of national legislation and policy to improve child welfare. Hungary made recommendations. 109. India welcomed Algeria’s accession to the human rights instruments; the promotion of women’s rights, such as women quota in political institutions; and the enactment of asylum laws. It commended Algeria for adopting measures to criminalize human trafficking. It made a recommendation. GE.12-14978 13