A/HRC/32/17 94. Chile noted the progress in implementing previous universal periodic review recommendations. 95. China noted achievements in housing, health, education and social services, racial equality and freedom of religion, and measures to combat human trafficking. 96. Colombia welcomed the establishment of an Inter-ministerial Committee on Human Rights to follow up and implement recommendations. 97. The Congo appreciated the ratification of the main international human rights instruments. 98. Costa Rica underscored social and development policies to address inequality, while expressing concern about restrictions on peaceful demonstrations and freedom of expression. 99. Cuba welcomed efforts to strengthen social protection and improve health care, including the Progressive Wage Model and MediShield Life, and the national action plan for the elderly. 100. Cyprus welcomed reforms to enhance social protection, particularly for the elderly and low-income earners, and to improve health care and housing. 101. The Czech Republic appreciated the responses to its advance questions. 102. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea welcomed efforts to strengthen social protection, health care and care for the elderly, and to protect women and girls, children and persons with disabilities. 103. Denmark asked what concrete steps had been taken to ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. 104. Ecuador welcomed efforts to promote intercultural and religious harmony, and to protect the rights of older persons and persons with disabilities. 105. Egypt welcomed extensive social protection measures for older persons and groups with limited income in areas of housing, education and health. 106. Ethiopia appreciated the efficient health-care systems, lifelong learning and access to education, and improved social protection. 107. Fiji welcomed efforts to strengthen social cohesion, the national action plan against human trafficking, and the amendment of laws related to gender equality. 108. Finland welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. It encouraged decriminalization of consensual sexual activity and revoking censorship guidelines discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 109. Singapore planned ahead to meet the needs of an ageing population and advocated a more positive view of older persons. To improve health-care affordability, Singapore enhanced its MediShield Life scheme in 2015 to provide universal health coverage for life, regardless of age or pre-existing conditions. 110. The vision of Singapore was to create “A Nation for All Ages”. It launched an action plan for successful ageing in August 2015 to create a conducive workplace for all ages, and reorganize its health-care system to place more emphasis on prevention and make the delivery of health-care services more appropriate for the ageing population, make its city infrastructure more senior-friendly, and provide a greater range of social activities for its seniors. 10