A/HRC/31/14 103. Angola noted the solid human rights protection system in a multicultural country where each state and territory had its own body responsible for combating discrimination and promoting equal opportunity. 104. Argentina commended the launching of the Second National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children and noted efforts to support different groups of the population. 105. Armenia underscored Australian engagement in the prevention of crimes against humanity. It welcomed the adoption of the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking and Slavery. 106. Azerbaijan welcomed the National Human Rights Action Plan and the establishment of a public online database of recommendations from United Nations human rights mechanisms. 107. Bahrain was concerned with reports on the conditions of refugees and asylum seekers and denial of their rights and the lack of efforts to respect the rights of indigenous peoples and disabled persons. 108. Bangladesh commended the Family Tax Benefit and Australian engagement in the Nansen Initiative. It was concerned at reports of discrimination and racism. 109. Belarus expressed concern over the unsatisfactory situation of women in political and professional life, domestic violence and non-compliance of the migration policy with international standards. 110. Benin encouraged continued implementation of the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009-2020. 111. Bhutan recognized the contribution of Australia to supporting human rights internationally and commended its strong national framework for protecting children. 112. The Plurinational State of Bolivia recognized progress made since the first review. 113. Botswana commended measures to address trafficking and family violence and noted reports of mandatory sentencing disproportionately affecting indigenous peoples. 114. Brazil noted the deteriorating treatment of refugees and asylum seekers and encouraged stepped-up efforts to eradicate poverty, in accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 115. Canada welcomed the National Disability Strategy and encouraged continued government work to reduce indigenous imprisonment. 116. Chad appreciated Australian advances in civil and political as well as economic, social and cultural rights, particularly for gender equality, the rights of persons with disabilities and children. 117. Chile valued the studies undertaken to ratify international human rights instruments and progress in the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples. 118. China welcomed increased efforts in the field of indigenous affairs, gender equality, the protection of persons with disabilities and the commitment to further assist refugees and asylum seekers. 119. Colombia noted the adoption of national policies to combat racism and trafficking and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. 120. Costa Rica recognized progress on women’s rights and was concerned about allegations concerning the situation of older persons in residential homes, the indefinite detention of persons with disabilities and discrimination against indigenous peoples. 10