A/HRC/39/13 67. Costa Rica welcomed the national strategy on action for women 2017–2022. 68. Côte d’Ivoire acknowledged the strengthened legal and institutional framework and encouraged the State to pursue human rights reforms. 69. Cuba made recommendations. 70. Cyprus encouraged the Government’s efforts to provide social support and combat corruption. 71. Czechia made recommendations. 72. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea noted the Government’s efforts to combat racism and neo-Nazism. 73. Denmark was concerned about restrictions on freedom of expression and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. 74. Ecuador noted the Government’s efforts to ensure equal treatment of its citizens and protect the rights of children. 75. Egypt noted the ratification of international human rights treaties. 76. Estonia made a statement and recommendations. 77. Ethiopia noted the ratification of many international human rights treaties. 78. Finland noted with concern the overall deterioration of the human rights situation in the Russian Federation and urged the Government to comply with its international obligations and cooperate with international human rights mechanisms. 79. France made recommendations. 80. Gabon noted the creation of the Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights. 81. Georgia was concerned at human rights violations in the Russian Federation and in territories under its effective control. 82. Germany made recommendations. 83. Honduras made recommendations. 84. Hungary encouraged the Government to strengthen its cooperation with regional human rights mechanisms. 85. Iceland was concerned about interference in people’s freedom of religion and about the crackdown on human rights defenders and journalists. 86. India noted measures taken to protect vulnerable groups and combat discrimination. 87. Indonesia noted the Government’s efforts to improve the standard of living of persons with disabilities. 88. The Islamic Republic of Iran noted efforts to improve citizens’ quality of life. 89. Iraq noted the national strategies on women and children. 90. Ireland noted efforts to combat discrimination against women. 91. Italy commended the Russian Federation for its ratification of several international human rights instruments. 92. Japan welcomed measures to protect children and persons with disabilities. 93. Kazakhstan encouraged the Russian Federation to extend its migration legislation. 94. Kyrgyzstan welcomed measures to promote and protect human rights. 95. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended the Russian Federation for adopting its child protection policy. 96. Latvia was concerned about violations of fundamental freedoms in the Russian Federation. 6