A/HRC/32/6 92. The United States of America applauded the enactment of the new Penal Code. It was concerned over the lack of progress on several issues from the previous review, including continued allegations of arbitrary arrest and detention. 93. Uruguay highlighted Mozambican efforts to fulfil its obligations in submitting reports to the treaty monitoring bodies. It welcomed its efforts on gender equality, but expressed concern about reported discrimination and violence. 94. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela was pleased by the creation of the National Human Rights Commission and the Ombudsman. It noted an improvement of health indicators, among others vaccination coverage for infants under 2 years old. 95. Zambia commended Mozambique for the implementation of some of the recommendations from the first review, but noted that, despite the positive steps taken, challenges remained. 96. Zimbabwe noted the progress of Mozambique in expanding school enrolment and measures increase the enrolment of girls. It also noted progress in increasing the representation of women in public life and the ratification of further instruments. 97. Afghanistan welcomed the commitment of Mozambique to the promotion and protection of human rights and its efforts to regularize its reporting to the United Nations human rights mechanisms. 98. Algeria congratulated Mozambique for its level of cooperation with regional and United Nations human rights mechanisms. It noted the ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 99. Angola underlined the determination of Mozambique to protect human rights, as enshrined in its Constitution. It welcomed the ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 100. Argentina welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and noted the concerns of the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights concerning discrimination and abuse of girls in schools. 101. Australia expressed concern about continuing reports of arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment. It recognized that same-sex sexual activity had been decriminalized, but noted the lack of specific protection against discrimination. 102. Austria noted Mozambican efforts to improve the administration of justice. However, it noted that the justice system continued to face procedural delays, overcrowding of prisons and deterioration of prison conditions. 103. Bangladesh noted the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission, the ratification of international instruments and the formulation of the second National Action Plan for Children. Economic challenges meant that Mozambique warranted further technical assistance. 104. Belgium celebrated the adoption of the new Penal Code and the Law on Access to Information. It encouraged additional efforts in fighting impunity and ensuring judicial independence and access to justice. 105. Benin appreciated the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture, the adoption of the new Penal Code and the draft legislation on access to information. 11