A/HRC/42/14 48. Spain congratulated Ethiopia on the various measures adopted since its previous review. 49. Sri Lanka appreciated the adoption of the national human rights action plan. 50. The State of Palestine noted the National Reproductive Health Strategy. 51. The Sudan noted the strengthening of human rights protection and cooperation with international mechanisms. 52. Sweden was encouraged by enhanced regional peace, development and domestic democratic reforms. 53. Switzerland welcomed the reforms and the closure of detention centres where torture had been used. 54. The Syrian Arab Republic welcomed the establishment of the national mechanism for reporting and follow-up. 55. Tajikistan noted the human rights-centred reforms and the widening of democratic space. 56. Thailand welcomed the political, economic and sociocultural reforms. 57. Togo thanked Ethiopia for the presentation of its report. 58. Tunisia noted the progress made in strengthening human rights and democracy, and the adoption of legislation. 59. Turkey encouraged Ethiopia to meet the needs of internally displaced persons. 60. Uganda welcomed the climate change initiatives and the measures taken to protect the rights of refugees. 61. Ukraine noted some human rights progress, including the adoption of legislative acts. 62. The United Arab Emirates noted the improvements made in the protection of economic, social and cultural rights. 63. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was concerned about the large numbers of displaced persons. 64. The United States of America noted the decriminalization of the political opposition and that peaceful assemblies were now allowed. 65. Uruguay noted the implementation of a national human rights action plan for 2016– 2020. 66. Viet Nam noted the efforts made to protect economic, social and cultural rights. 67. Yemen noted the implementation of the second national human rights action plan. 68. Zambia noted the closure of the Maekalawi detention centre. 69. Zimbabwe noted the measures taken to ensure social security, access to education and health care. 70. Afghanistan noted the reforms to widen civil space, combat human trafficking and empower women. 71. Algeria noted the efforts made to eliminate child labour and to improve the attendance of girls in school. 72. Angola noted the efforts made to consolidate peace and to ensure economic growth. 73. Argentina noted the adoption of a new law on refugees. 74. Armenia noted the establishment of the national mechanism for reporting and follow-up, and the strengthened role of women in society. 75. Australia commended the steps taken to widen political space and to improve gender equality. 5