A/HRC/26/5 rights instruments. It welcomed the steps taken that were conducive to improving the lives of indigenous peoples and vulnerable groups. It made a recommendation. 85. Argentina commended the ratification of CPED, the efforts to establish the office of the undersecretary for human rights and the new anti-discrimination legislation. It asked Chile to share its good practice on policies for older persons with the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons. It made recommendations. 86. Australia stressed the importance of ongoing human rights education and accountability measures to address allegations of the excessive use of force by the security forces. It encouraged continued efforts to address discrimination and inequality. It made recommendations. 87. Austria asked how Chile intended to address prison overcrowding, mistreatment, unjustified punishment and the lack of an effective youth protection programme, and for information on the status of the draft law on the protection of minors. It made recommendations. 88. Azerbaijan noted the establishment of the National Institute for Human Rights in accordance with the Paris Principles. It shared the concerns of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples regarding the rights of indigenous peoples, including the purchase of their ancestral lands. It made recommendations. 89. Bangladesh asked about the actions taken to implement recommendations 60 and 62 of the first cycle to address socioeconomic disparities between the indigenous and nonindigenous populations and to increase the political representation of indigenous peoples. Bangladesh made recommendations. 90. Belarus welcomed the steps taken to promote and protect human rights, the rule of law, socioeconomic rights and non-discrimination. It noted efforts to promote the rights of indigenous peoples and improve their socioeconomic situation. Belarus made recommendations. 91. Belgium congratulated Chile on the adoption of the Anti-Discrimination Act. It had several concerns, especially regarding the situation of women and girls, impunity, torture and enforced disappearances. Belgium made recommendations. 92. Bhutan noted the substantive increase in the budget for the education sector, focusing on the improvement in standards of learning and educational facilities in rural areas. Bhutan also noted the work carried out by the National Service for Women in ensuring the protection of women against domestic violence and in combating child labour. Bhutan made a recommendation. 93. The Plurinational State of Bolivia made recommendations in the constructive spirit that characterizes the universal periodic review. 94. Bosnia and Herzegovina commended the adoption of new human rights legislation and welcomed the establishment of the National Institute for Human Rights in accordance with the Paris Principles. It requested more information on the mandate, operation and financing of that body. 95. Brazil commended the ratification of CPED and encouraged Chile to ratify OPCEDAW. It welcomed the entry into force of new legislation on trafficking in persons, the rights of refugees and persons with disabilities. Brazil made recommendations. 96. Bulgaria took positive note of the introduction of new measures on equality aimed at prohibiting all forms of discrimination against women, although a definition of discrimination against women in accordance with CEDAW was still missing. Bulgaria made a recommendation. 10

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