A/HRC/29/11 the steps taken to address racism and xenophobia and called on Armenia to investigate the recent attacks on political activists in Yerevan and bring the perpetrators to justice. 84. The Central African Republic noted the efforts of Armenia to follow up recommendations from the first cycle. It noted significant progress in the protection of persons with disabilities, freedom of assembly and equal opportunities for men and women. 85. Chad was pleased that Armenia had presented a mid-term report. It noted that Armenia had a legislative and regulative framework in place to guarantee freedom of assembly, judicial reforms, gender equality and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. 86. Chile thanked Armenia for its national report and welcomed the progress made in fighting corruption and human trafficking. It urged Armenia to make greater efforts to promote compliance with international human rights instruments. 87. Costa Rica noted that Armenia had ratified human rights treaties and welcomed the establishment of the Human Rights Ombudsman’s Office, the Strategic Programme for Judicial Reforms and the efforts made towards gender equality. It was concerned by allegations of restrictions on the freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. 88. Cuba noted the measures taken to increase gender equality and improve the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities. It also noted progress in the protection of the rights of the child, in education and in health. 89. Cyprus commended Armenia for the measures it had taken to promote women’s and children’s rights, and the initiatives taken to raise awareness regarding the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide. 90. The Czech Republic welcomed the delegation of Armenia. It appreciated the information provided on the implementation of previous UPR recommendations. 91. Djibouti applauded the progress made in the field of economic and social rights. It appreciated the efforts made to promote and protect the rights of women by setting quotas to increase their representation within the legislature. 92. Egypt commended the establishment of a National Commission on constitutional reforms, the National Strategy and Action Plan on the Protection of Human Rights, the strengthening of the judiciary and the enhanced representation of women in parliament. It welcomed the ratification of CRPD and the signature of ICRMW. 93. Armenia referred to reforms aimed at regulating and providing stable employment, particularly for those who lacked competitive skills. A five-year strategy had been approved by the Government in 2013 and a new Law on Employment had entered into force in 2014. The new law included quotas for the employment in larger organizations of persons with disabilities, which would apply progressively from 2015. The minimum wage had been increased and would be raised further in 2015. Programmes had been created to support small businesses and women at risk of unemployment. 94. Armenia noted the submission to the National Assembly of the draft law on the rights and social inclusion of persons with disabilities. Armenia had ratified CRPD; consideration could be given to accession to the Optional Protocol thereto after reforms had been implemented. 95. Violence was punishable in law regardless of the sex of the victim; that applied to domestic violence. The draft law on domestic violence had not been enacted because major reforms were being carried out in the legal system and legislation on domestic violence would be enacted on the basis of those reforms. However, the definition of domestic 11