A/HRC/40/10 39. Bahrain praised the institutional measures taken by Jordan to promote human rights, such as the establishment of the Cybercrime Unit and the Human Trafficking Unit. 40. Bangladesh commended Jordan for its proactive efforts to reform the judiciary and for the adoption of new legislation to ensure the rights of persons with disabilities. It praised the efforts made to combat human trafficking and address unemployment. 41. Belarus praised the laws and strategies adopted on human rights. It noted the measures taken to improve the judicial system and to protect rights and increase opportunities for women and persons with disabilities. 42. Belgium acknowledged the positive steps taken by Jordan to implement the recommendations it had accepted during the second review cycle, including the establishment of a Royal Commission to develop far-reaching proposals to reform the judiciary and justice system. 43. Botswana noted the constitutional amendments that had improved the independence of the judiciary. It referred to the legislative amendments made to the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act and the regulations to protect migrant workers. 44. Brunei Darussalam commended the efforts made to promote and protect human rights rights through various strategies, including the Strategic Plan for Education (2018– 2022) and the Jordanian National Strategy for the Elderly (2018–2022). 45. Bulgaria noted with appreciation the amendments made to the Law on the National Centre for Human Rights, the adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan and the efforts made to combat trafficking in persons. 46. Canada encouraged Jordan to end restrictions on meetings of civil society groups under its Crime Prevention Act in order to respect article 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and to sustain an active civil society, which was essential in any stable society. 47. Chile noted with appreciation the humanitarian efforts made by Jordan to receive a large number of refugees, and praised the quota system established to facilitate women’s participation in political life. However, it raised concern about the number of cases of violence against women. 48. China praised the progress made in the areas of economic and social rights, poverty alleviation, public health, education and the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. It acknowledged the positive steps taken towards judicial reform and to combat extremism. 49. Colombia welcomed the efforts made to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees and to establish a new and robust paradigm for international cooperation in response to humanitarian crises. 50. The Congo welcomed the progress made by Jordan in strengthening its normative and institutional framework. It commended its continued provision of humanitarian assistance for refugees, including its crucial role in creating a new and dynamic paradigm for international cooperation in response to humanitarian crises. 51. Côte d’Ivoire noted with appreciation the reforms undertaken by Jordan at the legislative and institutional levels. It welcomed its continued provision of protection and assistance to refugees and its adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016–2025. 52. Croatia welcomed the adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016–2025 and the progress achieved by Jordan since the previous review cycle in the protection of women’s rights, including the opening of the first shelter for women victims of violence. 53. Cuba recognized the steps taken by Jordan to implement the recommendations it had accepted during the second review cycle, particularly in the updating of its institutional framework, with a focus on the protection of children, including the establishment of the 5