A/HRC/31/14 the accessibility and affordability of childcare, support women in small business and help unemployed women to become job ready. 90. The delegation noted the country’s commitment to closing the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. The Government was committed to building a partnership with indigenous Australians and consulting them on decisions that affected them. A new regional network had been established, allowing the Prime Minister’s Department’s officials to work directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 91. The delegation discussed the Indigenous Advancement Strategy and initiatives to improve outcomes in education, health and employment and to provide economic development opportunities for indigenous Australians. It outlined initial outcomes from activities to improve school attendance rates in remote areas. The Government was funding initiatives to directly tackle indigenous incarceration rates and provided substantial funding for indigenous interpreting services to combat language barriers faced in relation to legal and justice matters. 92. Turkey applauded the commitment to the constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, encouraged efforts to eradicate violence against women and remained concerned about the rights of migrants. 93. Ukraine encouraged Australia to remain committed to implementing its obligations pertaining to the rights of women, older persons, refugees and asylum seekers. 94. The United Arab Emirates noted reports of discrimination and racism, particularly associated with Islamophobia and against indigenous people. 95. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland encouraged the Government to work with indigenous communities through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy and welcomed the commitment to implement the Moss Review’s recommendations. 96. The United States of America encouraged Australia to ensure humane treatment and respect for asylum seekers and noted the concerns of some remote Western Australian indigenous peoples about government support for their communities. It welcomed the package addressing domestic violence. 97. Uruguay encouraged Australia to continue its good work on reducing violence against women and children and for women’s economic empowerment and leadership, and hoped that the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture would soon be ratified. 98. Uzbekistan noted with satisfaction the intention to hold a referendum, the reform of criminal legislation and the adoption of national action plans. 99. Viet Nam appreciated recent human rights achievements and commended country’s bilateral dialogues and provision of technical assistance. the 100. Afghanistan welcomed efforts undertaken by Australia to empower persons with disabilities through the National Disability Insurance Scheme. 101. Albania commended progress on the freedoms of speech and of religion, the appointment of the full-time Human Rights Commissioner and measures for multiculturalism. It encouraged further improvement on indigenous peoples’ human rights. 102. Algeria noted that, despite measures taken, the gender pay gap persisted and encouraged the stepping up of efforts to protect the rights of migrants and asylum seekers. 9