A/HRC/32/8 78. Greece congratulated Belgium for its treaty ratifications, progress in establishing a national human rights institution, anti-discrimination work, and efforts to fight sexual violence and protect women and children. 79. Honduras welcomed progress achieved in implementing the recommendations of the first review and the actions undertaken to establish a national human rights institution. 80. Hungary appreciated efforts to implement the recommendations of the universal periodic review, but noted gaps concerning the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and a national human rights institution, and asked about efforts addressing antiSemitism. 81. Iceland praised the engagement of Belgium with the review and its mechanisms combating racial discrimination. It also cautioned against de facto discrimination and urged quick implementation of its gender-based anti-violence strategy. 82. India commended efforts toward awareness-raising and training of judges and police, but noted concern for the reported use of excessive force against immigrants. 83. Indonesia thanked Belgium for its engagement with the universal periodic review, and expressed appreciation for steps taken to combat racism, extremism and xenophobia, and to protect women, minors and asylum seekers. 84. The Islamic Republic of Iran noted the right to health in Belgium, and expressed concern over increasing racial discrimination, racism, xenophobia, intolerance and Islamophobia. 85. Iraq praised Belgium for its implementation of universal periodic review recommendations, and lauded its efforts to implement human rights consistent with international standards and steps against racism and extremism. 86. Ireland praised Belgium for its universal periodic review reporting and implementation, and encouraged it to enact specific legislation prohibiting corporal punishment in all circumstances. 87. Israel highlighted past recommendations of the universal periodic review on prosecution of discrimination and hate-related violence, such as that related to Holocaust denial; action plans to address discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; and child rights indicators. 88. Japan welcomed measures taken in support of gender balance in government, the private sector and education, and commended Belgium for its protections for women and minors among refugees and migrants. 89. Kazakhstan commended Belgium for ratification of international human rights instruments and for efforts in administering justice and combating contemporary forms of slavery. 90. Kyrgyzstan noted the efforts to strengthen its legislation to promote and protect human rights and its progress to follow up on the outcome of the universal periodic review. 91. Lebanon expressed appreciation for efforts deployed to promote and protect human rights, and welcomed preventive and deterrent measures to fight discrimination and xenophobia. 92. Libya made recommendations. 93. Liechtenstein welcomed efforts by Belgium towards the elimination of discrimination against women and its progressive measures to protect the right to privacy. 10 GE.16-05884