A/HRC/37/6 violence and trafficking, and protect the rights of women, children, persons with disabilities, the elderly and other vulnerable people. 30. The Congo welcomed the adoption of the Communications Code, which had decriminalized media offences, the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and measures for women’s empowerment, the eradication of discriminatory practices and universal health insurance. It encouraged Gabon to adopt a law on early marriage and gender-based violence. 31. Côte d’Ivoire praised the measures taken to follow up on the recommendations of the second universal periodic review. It noted the adoption of the National Gender Equality and Equity Strategy and the elaboration of an integrated plan to give pygmies access to social, education and health-care services. 32. Cuba welcomed the capacity-building activities for the protection of children in conflict with the law and child victims of trafficking, the awareness-raising on international standards on the rights of the child, and the adoption of the National Health Development Plan with increased spending on health care. 33. Djibouti commended the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 34. Egypt welcomed efforts to fight trafficking, improve health services, combat disease and epidemics, reinforce education for all, combat poverty, empower women, protect minorities, and ensure freedom of assembly and of the press. 35. Ethiopia noted the adoption of the National Health Development Plan 2011–2015, and the intensification of the fight against poverty, with the safety net programme and social protection measures for the most disadvantaged populations. 36. France welcomed the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 37. Georgia commended the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, steps taken towards combating trafficking, strengthening juvenile justice and protecting persons with disabilities, and the adoption of the National Gender Equality and Equity Strategy. It noted gaps in guaranteeing full protection against all forms of discrimination. 38. Germany appreciated the fact that Gabon had called on the International Criminal Court to investigate the riots during the 2016 elections. It noted the importance of an independent inquiry into the post-election violence. 39. Ghana welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the awareness-raising campaigns by the National Committee to Monitor the Fight Against Child Trafficking and the Directorate-General for Human Rights. 40. Guatemala expressed concerns at reports of sexual abuse by peacekeeping operatives from Gabon. 41. Honduras welcomed the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the adoption of the National Gender Equality and Equity Strategy. 42. Iceland welcomed the abolition of the death penalty in 2010 and the adoption of the National Gender Equality and Equity Strategy. 43. India welcomed the National Health Development Plan 2011–2015, the increase in resources for the National Health Insurance and Social Protection Fund, the adoption of the National Gender Equality and Equity Strategy, and awareness-raising on the situation of children without birth certificates. It encouraged the adoption of measures to ensure freedom of association, expression and peaceful assembly. GE.17-23556 5