A/HRC/29/4 the rights of persons belonging to vulnerable groups, especially women and children. Viet Nam made recommendations. 45. Afghanistan commended Kyrgyzstan on the adoption of a new Constitution incorporating human rights provisions and of strategies related to the protection of human rights. It noted draft legislation intended to bring the Ombudsman into full conformity with the Paris Principles. Afghanistan made a recommendation. 46. Albania welcomed the establishment of the Human Rights Coordinating Council in 2013 to enforce the implementation of international human rights obligations, as well as the enhanced cooperation with OHCHR. Albania made recommendations. 47. Algeria noted the improvements in the legal framework for the rights of the child, peaceful assembly, the fight against torture and human trafficking. It noted with satisfaction steps taken for human rights education for State agents. Algeria made recommendations. 48. Angola commended the special attention given to gender equality and to protection of children’s rights. It recognized the efforts for the creation of the National Programme for the Development of the Judicial System 2014–2017. Angola made a recommendation. 49. Argentina appreciated the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to ICCPR. It noted challenges that remained regarding the situation of minority groups. It expressed concern about refoulement of refugees and asylum seekers to their countries of origin. Argentina made recommendations. 50. Armenia noted efforts to promote the rights of women and children, including to combat early marriage, eradicate poverty, combat human trafficking and protect the rights of minorities. Armenia made recommendations. 51. Australia noted with concern the reports of abuses in relation to ethnic tensions. It called for effective implementation of the laws prohibiting discrimination and providing for freedom of expression and religion. Further work was needed to implement laws protecting women. Australia made recommendations. 52. Austria expressed concern about torture and ill-treatment in police detention; violence, harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation; the parliament’s consideration of so-called “anti-gay propaganda” and the “foreign agents” bills; and violence against women. It made recommendations. 53. Bangladesh appreciated efforts to empower women and to reduce poverty. It recalled the concern expressed by CRC about the growing number of children placed in care institutions owing to poverty and about the growing number of HIV/AIDS infections. Bangladesh made recommendations. 54. Belarus noted the efforts to improve national legislation and the measures implemented to ensure the protection and promotion of human rights. It noted the adoption of the Social Protection Development Strategy, the National Strategy for Gender Equality and its related plan and the State programme to combat human trafficking. Belarus made recommendations. 55. Belgium commended efforts the abolition of the death penalty and progress on freedom of expression. It stated that additional efforts were needed to consolidate progress, noting the importance of freedom of expression and association. Belgium made recommendations. 56. Bhutan appreciated reforms initiated to implement the UPR recommendations, particularly measures taken to reform the judicial system in order to ensure its impartiality and independence. It commended Kyrgyzstan for setting out the legal and organizational basis for combating corruption. It made a recommendation. 8