A/HRC/42/2 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 744. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Costa Rica, 12 delegations made statements. 745. UNFPA stated that, in recent years, Costa Rica had advanced in strengthening legislation and policies on sexual and reproductive rights and the right to a life free of violence. It acknowledged the expansion of comprehensive sexuality education to secondary school, but noted that gaps remained in rural and coastal areas. It reaffirmed its continued support to the strengthening of the legislative anti-discrimination framework. 746. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the acceptance by Costa Rica of some of its recommendations made and encouraged Costa Rica to ratify the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. Additionally, it stressed the importance of eradicating aqueduct contamination and extending the coverage of drinking water and sanitation services. Finally, it encouraged Costa Rica to take the required measures to fight corruption and the lack of independence of the judiciary. 747. Afghanistan welcomed the acceptance by Costa Rica of the majority of recommendations received, particularly those provided by Afghanistan on combating discrimination and on the protection of human rights defenders, including environmental and indigenous human rights defenders. Additionally, it encouraged Costa Rica to ratify the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families and commended its efforts for the promotion and protection of human rights. 748. The Plurinational State of Bolivia valued that the Constitution of Costa Rica guaranteed the right to equality and non-discrimination. It underscored the improvements made by Costa Rica in the protection of human rights and encouraged it to continue its efforts to implement the accepted recommendations. 749. Brazil appreciated the voluntary commitment of Costa Rica to elaborate an action plan for the implementation of the recommendations received during the universal periodic review. It congratulated Costa Rica for the Law on the Promotion of the Personal Autonomy of People with Disabilities and for its efforts in producing more accurate data and statistics disaggregated by race and ethnic origin. It encouraged Costa Rica to strengthen the fight against the worst forms of child labour and to simplify the procedures for asylum seekers. 750. Chile thanked the acceptance by Costa Rica of the great majority of the recommendations received, which reflected the deep commitment of the country to the promotion and protection of human rights. It welcomed the voluntary commitment of Costa Rica to develop a plan of action to implement the recommendations stemming from the universal periodic review and carry out a mid-term evaluation on the progresses made. It encouraged Costa Rica to continue enhancing its efforts to ensure the full respect of human rights. 751. China thanked Costa Rica for accepting its recommendations and hoped that Costa Rica would continue to implement national development strategies aimed at the realization of sustainable development, providing a solid basis for the enjoyment of all human rights. It also encouraged Costa Rica to further protect the rights of vulnerable groups, including women, children and persons with disabilities, and continue to fight violence against women. 752. Egypt thanked Costa Rica for the information on the latest developments concerning the promotion and protection of human rights in the country. It welcomed the efforts of Costa Rica to ensure gender equality, fight violence against women and girls, establish a consultation mechanism with indigenous people and combat racism. It encouraged Costa 112