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85.
Belarus welcomed measures to improve gender equality, but was concerned by
detention conditions and manifestations of racism in migrant centres.
86.
Belgium congratulated Portugal on the progress made since the previous review
cycle, but noted that there was still room for further progress.
87.
Bhutan noted the mainstreaming of human rights throughout the national
administration and the adoption of policies to strengthen human rights.
88.
The Plurinational State of Bolivia highlighted the leadership of Portugal in
negotiating the Sustainable Development Goals, and welcomed the introduction of the
Family Farming Statute, aimed at promoting social cohesion and protecting the
environment.
89.
Botswana commended Portugal for adopting human rights policies and ratifying
international instruments. It noted efforts to address hate speech, racism, xenophobia and
intolerance.
90.
Brazil encouraged Portugal to strengthen its efforts to address discrimination in
access to education, noted initiatives on racial discrimination, and welcomed the
commitment to promote gender equality.
91.
Bulgaria noted that Portugal had taken action to improve the normative, policy and
structural framework in line with the recommendations it had accepted at the previous
review.
92.
Cabo Verde noted the cooperation of Portugal with the treaty bodies and welcomed
its integration of sustainable development and human rights and efforts to promote
inclusion and equal opportunities.
93.
Canada welcomed the approach taken by Portugal to address migration flows, its
innovative ways of supporting newcomers, and steps to protect the rights of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender and intersex persons.
94.
Chile commended the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection
of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance in 2014, and the implementation of plans to
combat trafficking in persons.
95.
China noted the commitment of Portugal to sustainable economic and social
development, the improvements concerning employment and social security, and measures
to enhance gender equality and to protect the rights of vulnerable groups. China praised the
commitment of Portugal to promoting dialogue and cooperation in multilateral human
rights systems.
96.
Colombia acknowledged the efforts of Portugal to prevent and punish discrimination
by amending the Criminal Code to include physical and psychological disabilities in the list
of prohibited grounds for discrimination.
97.
The Congo welcomed the introduction by Portugal of a legal and institutional
framework for combating human trafficking and the adoption of measures for the
beneficiaries of international protection.
98.
Croatia welcomed the adoption of the Fourth National Plan against Trafficking in
Human Beings, the Strategic Plan for Migration and the revised National Roma
Communities Integration Strategy.
99. Cuba noted the adverse impact of the economic crisis on the most vulnerable sectors,
and the legislative progress concerning discrimination against migrants and Roma.
100. Cyprus commended measures to implement the international human rights
obligations of Portugal, and welcomed the ratification of the amendments to the Rome
Statute of the International Criminal Court on the crime of aggression (Kampala
amendments).
101. Czechia commended Portugal for accepting all its previous recommendations, and
welcomed the National Roma Communities Integration Strategy.
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