A/HRC/36/13 34. Yemen appreciated the establishment of the National Human Rights Council and legislative amendments to protect the rights of women and children, as well as increased transparency in elections. 35. Zambia expressed concern that accepted recommendations regarding the freedoms of association and assembly and trade unions had not been implemented effectively. Instances of extrajudicial killings, as well as the use of excessive force by security forces during protests and demonstrations, also raised concerns. 36. Zimbabwe welcomed the establishment of the National Human Rights Council and the provision of universal access to free and non-discriminatory health care and free education up to the tertiary level. 37. Angola welcomed inclusive and transparent reforms aimed at consolidating the rule of law, good governance and human development. 38. Argentina welcomed the establishment of the National Human Rights Council and noted that Argentina had paid particular attention to freedom of expression in Algeria. 39. Armenia noted the challenges faced in the protection of women’s rights and encouraged the State to take further steps to combat discrimination and violence against women. 40. Australia acknowledged the adoption of constitutional amendments and the criminalization of domestic violence and sexual harassment. It remained concerned at allegations of curtailment of the exercise of the right to freedom of expression. 41. Azerbaijan welcomed measures aimed at consolidating the independence of the judiciary, strengthening ethical standards in public affairs and modernizing public administration. 42. Bahrain praised the acceptance by Algeria of most of the recommendations from the second cycle, including those put forward by Bahrain on the rights of women and children. 43. Bangladesh welcomed reforms aimed at consolidating the rule of law, good governance and human development, including the establishment of an election oversight authority and the National Human Rights Council. 44. Belarus welcomed legislative measures to combat human trafficking and violence against women, as well as the national strategy on human trafficking. 45. Belgium welcomed the criminalization of violence against women, and encouraged further efforts in the implementation of this new legislation. Challenges related to migration required the State’s determination, notably in respect of combating discrimination. 46. The Plurinational State of Bolivia welcomed the establishment of the National Human Rights Council, the National Child Protection Ombudsman and policies for the inclusion and participation of women. 47. Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomed the establishment of the Office of the National Child Protection Ombudsman and the law on child protection. 48. Botswana expressed concern about children being subjected to prolonged pretrial detention and not always being separated from adults in detention. It encouraged Algeria to address the reported high prevalence of maternal and neonatal mortality. 49. Brazil praised achievements in promoting gender equality and the equitable realization of economic and social rights, and the establishment of the National Human Rights Council. 50. Brunei Darussalam commended the achievement of education and health targets set out in the Millennium Development Goals and encouraged Algeria to achieve the goals set out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It commended the progress made in providing adequate housing. 51. Burkina Faso welcomed constitutional amendments, the establishment of the National Human Rights Council, and measures in the area of the rights of women. It GE.17-12216 5