A/HRC/28/5 special procedures mandate holders. It was concerned by the low level of school enrolment of disabled and indigenous children. Angola made a recommendation. 37. Argentina welcomed the ratification of OP-ICESCR and noted that ICPPED was under review with a view to ratification. It noted the enactment of domestic legislation on eliminating discrimination and preventing violence against women. Argentina made recommendations. 38. Australia congratulated El Salvador on its recent presidential elections and the introduction of voting for Salvadoran citizens abroad. It also welcomed the moves to address violence against women. Australia expressed concern at the punitive anti-abortion laws and at the fact that the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) rated El Salvador as having among the highest incidences of homicide of children. Australia made recommendations. 39. Bangladesh noted the adoption of the 2011 Act on Equality, Fairness and the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, and the reform of the Political Parties Act. It encouraged the measures relating to the family. It emphasized that the treaty bodies had raised concerns about discrimination against women and socioeconomic disparities, particularly for migrants. Bangladesh made recommendations. 40. The Plurinational State of Bolivia commended the constitutional changes to recognize indigenous peoples and the policies to develop their cultural identity. It encouraged further strengthening of human rights institutions, standards and public policies. It made recommendations. 41. Brazil noted the ratification of international human rights instruments and the adoption of a national child protection policy. Noting ongoing challenges, it commended the progress made in protecting women’s rights, including providing assistance to victims of violence, and providing reproductive and sexual advice. Further measures should be taken to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. Brazil made recommendations. 42. Canada welcomed the steps taken by El Salvador to address violence against women. It also welcomed efforts to improve the implementation of national programmes aimed at fostering children’s rights. However, it stressed the importance of taking measures to improve the protection of children against violence. Canada made recommendations. 43. Chile recognized efforts to strengthen human rights within a complex context. It noted the child protection law and the Political Parties Act, which would promote the political participation of women. Cultural models discriminating against women should be eliminated, promoting access to judicial protection and combating impunity. Chile made recommendations. 44. Colombia noted efforts to implement recommendations of the first universal periodic review. It noted the transparency of the country in collaborating with human rights mechanisms. Colombia made recommendations. 45. Costa Rica commended human rights improvements, particularly in women’s rights and the health sector. It expressed concern regarding violence, particularly against women and children, as a cause of migration and the collapse of the prison system. Efforts to improve children’s living conditions should be strengthened. It made recommendations. 46. Côte d’Ivoire noted the efforts carried out by El Salvador in implementing the recommendations of the first cycle of the universal periodic review. It was especially pleased with the measures taken to combat discrimination against vulnerable persons and to ensure equality in different areas. Côte d’Ivoire made recommendations. 7