A/HRC/26/4 41. Cuba welcomed the ratification by Afghanistan of human rights treaties and the adoption of legal standards in the areas of health care, education, employment and discrimination against women. 42. The United States of America expressed concern about violence against women, the punishment of victims of trafficking and family abuse, and violations by national security forces. 43. Denmark expressed concern about the lack of equal opportunities for women, domestic violence, trafficking in women, “honour killings” and forced marriage. 44. Djibouti expressed its appreciation of the action taken to restore the rule of law and to promote human rights. 45. Ecuador welcomed the establishment of the High Peace Council and human rights support units in various ministries, as well as the adoption of electoral reforms. 46. France commended the promulgation of the Elimination of Violence against Women Law of 2009. 47. Estonia noted with regret the setbacks in implementing core international human rights instruments. 48. Ethiopia encouraged Afghanistan to take further action to implement revised legislation, to alleviate poverty and to promote sustainable peace and development. 49. Finland enquired about the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions and the application of legislation on eliminating violence against women. 50. Egypt commended the State’s efforts to combat terrorism, narcotics and corruption. 51. Germany noted that more women enjoyed their human rights and actively engaged in society, but a commitment to gender equality was lacking. 52. Greece noted that women continued to be subjected to forced marriage and honour killings. 53. Hungary expressed concern about arbitrary police arrests, ill-treatment in detention, violence and discrimination against women, the rights of IDPs and the culture of impunity. 54. Iceland expressed concern about gender equality, violence against women, child marriages, low female representation in decision-making and access by girls to education. 55. India commended the adoption of electoral legislation and the establishment of the Electoral Complaints Commission. 56. Indonesia commended the establishment of human rights support units in some ministries, the development and implementation of strategies and programmes, and efforts to strengthen legal and administrative frameworks. 57. The Islamic Republic of Iran expressed its appreciation for the National Development Strategy, the national priority programmes, judicial reforms and action to counter corruption and drug trafficking. 58. Iraq commended efforts to combat terrorism, which represented the greatest challenge to the protection of human rights. 59. The delegation of Afghanistan responded to some of the questions raised in the interactive dialogue. Regarding the Elimination of Violence against Women Law, the delegation stated that the Government strongly believed in the implementation of the law, 7