A/HRC/37/14 92. Nigeria welcomed the formulation of the National Child Policy, the National Gender Policy and the Freedom of Information Bill. It also welcomed the legislative measures and plans that Zambia had put in place to protect children from economic exploitation, including child labour. 93. Norway welcomed the domestication of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. However, Norway was concerned about the deterioration in the enjoyment of the rights to freedom of assembly and expression, about the rights of the child and about follow-up to the recommendations from the previous reviews. 94. Pakistan appreciated the efforts made regarding gender equity and equality, persons with disabilities, education and refugees. The efforts of Zambia to ensure equal access for the poor and the vulnerable to economic resources, basic services, natural resources and financial services were commendable. 95. Paraguay welcomed the progress noted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in terms of developments in national legislation in the education sector. 96. The Philippines commended the steps taken to uphold the promotion and protection of human rights and the efforts to empower girls and women through the Girls Education and Women’s Empowerment and Livelihood Project. 97. Portugal welcomed the audit and review of all child-related legislation and customary law by the Zambia Law Development Commission. 98. The Republic of Korea commended Zambia for the enactment of the amended Constitutional Act 2016, and for providing protection for vulnerable groups, particularly children and persons with disabilities. It welcomed the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry on Voting Patterns and Electoral Violence. 99. The Russian Federation noted efforts to eliminate violence against women and children and to fight discrimination against persons with disabilities. It welcomed the draft law on criminal responsibility for the use of torture by law enforcement personnel. 100. Rwanda praised Zambia for its efforts to fight sexual and gender-based violence, and encouraged it to strengthen implementation of its legislation on gender-based violence and to ensure justice for victims. 101. Senegal welcomed the adoption of the amended Constitution and other legislative measures, which contributed to the elimination of discrimination and gender-based violence and the promotion of the right to health and education. It urged the international community to assist Zambia. 102. Sierra Leone applauded Zambia for the implementation of the Seventh National Development Plan, the enactment of the Gender Equity and Equality Act and its efforts to address trafficking. It encouraged Zambia to increase the representation of women in decision-making positions and to adopt comprehensive nutrition policies. 103. Slovakia welcomed the review of child-related legislation and customary law, and expressed concern at the high rates of child labour and child and early marriage. 104. Slovenia commended Zambia for introducing policies on education and women’s empowerment. It noted with concern the high rates of child mortality, child marriage, prostitution and exploitation, and the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among children. Slovenia encouraged Zambia to abolish the death penalty. 105. South Africa welcomed the broad consultations that had been held to prepare the national report for the universal periodic review, and the establishment of the Ministry of Gender, the gender focal points in ministries and the development of the National Gender Policy. 106. Spain appreciated the efforts of Zambia to promote and protect human rights, but noted that there was room for improvement. 9