A/HRC/39/11 41. Greece welcomed measures taken with a view to achieving equality and nondiscrimination for indigenous peoples. 42. Haiti acknowledged the progress made in several areas since the second review cycle. 43. The Holy See appreciated the attention paid by the Government to freedom of religion. 44. Honduras congratulated Canada on the progress made in implementing the recommendations received during the previous reviews. 45. Hungary called upon the Government to take all appropriate measures to address violence against indigenous women. 46. Iceland commended Canada for its decision to set up an inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. 47. India noted the measures taken to ensure the rights of indigenous peoples and advance gender equality. 48. Indonesia noted the role of Canada in advancing the rights of women worldwide. 49. The Islamic Republic of Iran was concerned about cases of racism and hate crimes against minorities. 50. Iraq noted the Government’s efforts to protect the rights of indigenous peoples, youth, older persons and migrants. 51. Ireland urged Canada to ratify the human rights instruments it had not yet ratified. 52. Argentina commended Canada for its support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. 53. Italy appreciated the measures taken to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment and to combat gender-based violence, and the full support of Canada for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. 54. Japan commended Canada for its initiatives to empower women and its accession to the major human rights treaties. 55. Kazakhstan welcomed the measures taken to advance gender equality, but noted that the situation of indigenous peoples remained problematic. 56. Kenya encouraged Canada to continue implementing human rights for all in the country. 57. Libya noted the legal measures taken to promote freedom of religion and belief. 58. Madagascar was concerned about existing inequalities in access to education and about violence against indigenous women. 59. Malaysia encouraged Canada to embrace moderation as an approach in countering extremism in all its forms. 60. Mali noted progress in combating racism and violence against women and children. 61. Mauritania encouraged Canada to continue combating discrimination in employment and crimes motivated by racial hatred, including crimes against Muslims. 62. Mexico recognized the cooperation of Canada with the universal human rights system and invited it to ratify the relevant international instruments. 63. Mongolia welcomed the commitment to implementing the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. 64. Montenegro urged Canada to strengthen its efforts to develop a policy to combat gender-based violence against women. 65. Morocco welcomed the progress made on protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and of children, including protection from cyberbullying. 5

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