A/HRC/42/14 91. Brazil encouraged Ethiopia to promote gender equality and to combat violence against women. 92. Bulgaria noted the efforts made to ensure gender equality and to combat human trafficking. 93. Burkina Faso noted the adoption of a national human rights action plan for 2016– 2020. 94. Burundi noted the establishment of a national mechanism for monitoring, reporting and follow-up. 95. Cabo Verde noted the incorporation of supported recommendations from the previous review in the national human rights action plan. 96. Canada welcomed the new law governing civil society organizations. 97. Chad noted the establishment of a national mechanism for monitoring, reporting and follow-up. 98. Chile noted the efforts made to prevent torture and other cruel or degrading treatment. 99. China commended the efforts made to eradicate poverty and to develop education and health programmes. 100. The Congo appreciated the ongoing implementation of the second human rights action plan. 101. Costa Rica thanked Ethiopia for its report. 102. Côte d’Ivoire welcomed the measures taken to reform civil society and the media, and the fight against terrorism. 103. Croatia noted the major democratic reforms. 104. Cuba thanked Ethiopia for its national report. 105. Cyprus welcomed the Government’s engagement with civil society and opposition parties. 106. Czechia noted the release of political prisoners and the return of exiled members of the opposition. 107. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea commended the achievements in poverty reduction, education, health and food security. 108. The Democratic Republic of the Congo commended the law on trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants. 109. Denmark stated that prerequisites for ensuring progress included protecting vulnerable groups affected by conflict. 110. Djibouti welcomed the political reforms that had strengthened democracy and the rule of law. 111. Dominican Republic made recommendations. 112. Ecuador noted the adoption of the second national human rights action plan. 113. Egypt commended Ethiopia for its efforts to strengthen stability in the region. 114. Eritrea expressed its satisfaction at the unfolding political and legislative reforms introduced by the new administration. 115. Estonia noted the Government’s dialogue with civil society and the release of political prisoners. 116. Fiji noted the efforts made to prevent internal displacement through early warning mechanisms. 117. Finland noted the widening of space for political and civil rights. 7