A/HRC/39/13 41. Zambia encouraged the State to ratify all the international human rights instruments to which it was not yet a party. 42. Zimbabwe welcomed efforts to provide medical care to orphans and children without parental care. 43. Afghanistan commended the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. 44. Algeria welcomed social assistance measures for vulnerable groups. 45. Angola made recommendations. 46. Argentina congratulated the State on its participation in the second international conference on Safe Schools. 47. Armenia welcomed the State’s ratification of treaties, its cooperation with human rights mechanisms and its steps to protect women, children and vulnerable groups. 48. Australia made recommendations. 49. Austria was concerned about restrictions on freedom of association and assembly. 50. Azerbaijan commended the State’s ratification of treaties and its judiciary reforms. 51. Bahrain commended the State’s efforts to uphold human rights. 52. Bangladesh noted the State family policy and encouraged the Russian Federation to further protect human rights. 53. Belarus commended work towards a constructive and depoliticized international human rights agenda. 54. Belgium was concerned about the situation of human rights defenders. 55. Benin applauded the State’s ratification of treaties on children rights and on trafficking in human organs. 56. The Plurinational State of Bolivia welcomed measures on health, education, housing and sustainable rural development. 57. Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomed measures to combat human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children. 58. Botswana welcomed the State’s ratification of treaties and its efforts to strengthen the independence of the judiciary. 59. Brazil encouraged the State to combat discrimination, hate speech and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals. 60. Bulgaria recognized the adoption of the national strategy on action for women and the activities of the Commissioner for Human Rights. Bulgaria noted restrictions on freedom of assembly, expression and association, and violations of vulnerable groups’ rights. 61. Burkina Faso made recommendations. 62. Burundi welcomed the introduction of Human Rights Commissioners, policies to fight corruption and institutions to protect children’s rights. 63. Canada urged the Russian Federation to cease violations of the rights of minorities and of human rights defenders in Crimea. 64. Chile was concerned about the law decriminalizing domestic violence committed by a relative. 65. China congratulated the State on its achievements on judicial guarantees, living standards and protection of vulnerable groups. 66. The Congo welcomed the establishment of the Human Rights Commissioners and socioeconomic measures for vulnerable groups. 5