A/HRC/27/14 61. Ecuador recognized recent progress in human rights, including ratification of CRPD, and noted the creation of the NHRAP. 62. Egypt noted measures for ensuring the broadest possible enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. 63. Equatorial Guinea noted the successful introduction of human rights legislation, the priority given to fairness in education, and improved and extended health care. 64. Estonia stated that harmful traditional practices should be condemned, marital rape recognized as a criminal act and measures taken against domestic violence. 65. Finland acknowledged action taken to introduce human rights in legislation and in practice. 66. France commended ratification of CRPD and welcomed the progress Ethiopia had made in ensuring women’s rights and social rights. 67. Gabon welcomed ratification of international human rights instruments and measures taken to protect the most vulnerable and combat discrimination against women and children. 68. Germany made recommendations. 69. Ghana stated that Ethiopia must, inter alia, address concerns raised by UNHCR; ratify ICRMW and other treaties and protocols, and submit periodic reports due in 2014. Ethiopia should also decriminalize defamation, issue a standing invitation to all special procedures and establish an independent NHRI in compliance with the Paris Principles. 70. Haiti welcomed adoption of the NHRAP and ratification of CRPD. 71. The Holy See stated that while poverty had been reduced, challenges remained. 72. Honduras commended legislative reforms criminalizing child marriage and hoped the country would continue to protect the rights of vulnerable groups. 73. Hungary commended Ethiopia for its dedication to economic development and efforts regarding gender-based violence. It regretted restrictions on freedom of expression. 74. Indonesia welcomed ratification of the CRPD and the forthcoming ratification of ICRMW. It applauded the focus on education, including increased resource allocation. 75. Ireland noted legislative restrictions on the space for civil society action and on the freedoms of expression and association. 76. Italy welcomed the de facto moratorium on executions. It encouraged further action against gender discrimination. 77. Japan expressed concern at the legislative restrictions on civic and media groups. It encouraged ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance; and the issuing of a standing invitation to the special procedures. It regarded highly Ethiopia’s proactive stance in accepting refugees and returnees. 78. Kenya noted progress and welcomed ratification of OP-CRC-AC. It referred to the challenges faced by EHRC and the Ombudsman. 79. Kuwait commended the NHRAP and the GTP, which was designed to transform Ethiopia into a middle-income economy. 80. Kyrgyzstan noted efforts to implement previous recommendations; reforms to legislative, institutional and policy mechanisms; and the implementation of the GTP. 8