A/HRC/41/10 46. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the development of an implementation plan for review recommendations and the presentation by Vanuatu of reports to treaty bodies. It highlighted policies to ensure access to basic health services, particularly in rural areas, and to guarantee access to education through the adoption of a school subsidy. 47. Viet Nam commended Vanuatu for its commitment to the advancement of the rights of women and children, and for its efforts to combat the adverse effects of climate change. It was encouraged by the collaboration of Vanuatu with human rights mechanisms to explore ratification of important human rights instruments. 48. Albania noted the interest in advancing the rights of women. It encouraged Vanuatu to continue to incorporate the provisions of international human rights instruments into its domestic law, despite the difficulties that it faced in relation to human and financial resources. 49. Algeria welcomed efforts by Vanuatu to implement the recommendations accepted during the second review cycle, particularly to combat social inequality and protect the rights of the child. It congratulated Vanuatu for its support of persons with disabilities, in particular the adoption in 2017 of a national disability inclusion policy. 50. Angola commended Vanuatu for having implemented policies on human rights, noting the National Child Protection Policy, 2016–2026. It welcomed the commitment to establishing a national human rights institution and appealed to OHCHR and other partners to support Vanuatu in that commitment. 51. Argentina commended Vanuatu for having developed the national implementation plan (2014–2018) for the universal periodic review. It congratulated Vanuatu for adopting the National Child Protection Policy, 2016–2026, and the National Disability-Inclusive Development Policy, 2018–2025. 52. Armenia welcomed the efforts of Vanuatu to strengthen the Ombudsman’s Office, as well as measures taken to incorporate human rights into the education system. It also welcomed efforts to strengthen the protection of children’s rights. 53. Australia was concerned that high levels of domestic violence persisted, and remained committed to supporting Vanuatu in combating domestic violence and increasing access to justice, particularly outside urban areas. It also noted the absence of women in Parliament. 54. The Bahamas highlighted the achievements of Vanuatu in relation to women’s rights, and congratulated it for being the first Pacific State to develop a national implementation plan for the universal periodic review recommendations. It welcomed steps taken to bolster resources for the courts, such as increasing the number of judges and magistrates and implementing an automated case-management system. 55. Barbados commended Vanuatu for its National Policy on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction, 2016–2030. 56. Belgium was convinced that more progress could be achieved, especially regarding the realization of women’s and children’s rights. 57. Bulgaria noted the adoption of the National Child Protection Policy, 2016–2026, and acknowledged the efforts made by Vanuatu to eliminate discrimination against women and promote gender equality. 58. Cabo Verde noted the strong commitment of Vanuatu to improving the human rights situation. It stated that the promotion and protection of the rights of children and women demanded further action and improvements. 59. Canada welcomed the revision of the Civil Status (Registration) Act and the reintroduction of mobile birth registration throughout the country, and emphasized the importance of ensuring that both mothers and fathers had the same capacity to pass citizenship to their children at birth. 60. The delegation of Vanuatu said that the Government considered the protection and promotion of human rights an important aspect of its governance. It recognized the value of 8