A/HRC/34/10 23. China welcomed the priority given to development, poverty reduction and the rights of vulnerable population groups. It also welcomed progress in the rule of law, including the adoption of the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act and the Public Order Management Act. 24. Colombia welcomed the country’s human rights programme and its commitment to implementing the recommendations it had received during the first cycle. 25. Congo encouraged Uganda to continue combating gender stereotyping but noted that efforts to ensure implementation of international obligations to promote and protect human rights still needed to be made. 26. Cuba noted the State’s incorporation of the World Programme for Human Rights Education into its education policy, the adoption of new regulations to combat child labour and trafficking and steps to ensure access to education for all. 27. Cyprus commended Uganda for the establishment of the National Action Plan on Human Rights and the adoption of laws related to human rights. 28. Czechia appreciated the response by Uganda to some of its advance questions. 29. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea commended Uganda for its implementation of health, education, agricultural and other policies, for taking legislative measures and for strengthening its human rights institutions. 30. Denmark welcomed the adoption of the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act, while noting that key implementation regulations had not been adopted. 31. Djibouti welcomed the commitment made by Uganda to promoting and protecting human rights, especially in the area of the rights of refugees. 32. Egypt welcomed the adoption of the National Action Plan on Human Rights and the establishment of the Equal Opportunities Commission. It noted efforts to improve the protection of women’s and children’s rights. 33. Ethiopia noted the development of the National Action Plan on Human Rights in 2014 and the adoption of new laws aimed mainly at improving the human rights situation. 34. France welcomed the measures taken by Uganda since its first review, including the promulgation of the Children (Amendment) Act, 2016, which strengthened protection for children. 35. Georgia acknowledged the efforts made by Uganda to improve its human rights system. It welcomed the consultative, participatory and inclusive process whereby the National Action Plan on Human Rights (2014) was developed. 36. Germany welcomed the adoption of the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act. It condemned discrimination against women and infringements of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly. 37. Ghana commended Uganda for establishing an interministerial technical committee on human rights on which civil society was represented. Ghana welcomed the country’s legal aid services and the support provided for special education for children with disabilities. 38. Guatemala expressed concern about information regarding laws that discriminated on grounds of sex. It was concerned about the lack of comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation. 6