A/HRC/28/15 74. Viet Nam welcomed the implementation of recommendations accepted during the first cycle of the universal periodic review and encouraged further efforts towards the full enjoyment of human rights. It took note of measures to improve the normative and institutional framework. 75. Afghanistan commended the efforts undertaken since the first cycle of the universal periodic review, including the ratification of international instruments. It noted steps to ensure gender equality and prevent gender-based discrimination, particularly in the labour market, and the criminalization of trafficking in persons. 76. Algeria welcomed the strengthened legal framework to combat the sexual exploitation of children and measures against hate speech and intolerance. Despite economic difficulties, legislation had been amended to ensure financial support for minority groups. It noted the ratification of regional instruments. 77. Angola welcomed the particular attention given to the promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities. While recognizing positive reforms of the law on minorities, Angola remained concerned by certain acts of intolerance against them. 78. Argentina welcomed advances regarding persons with disabilities, such as the Law on Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities and the action programme for persons with disabilities 2014–2021. 79. Armenia commended legislative and administrative initiatives, including towards gender equality, the right to health, combating discrimination and trafficking in persons. It noted Slovenia’s commitment to human rights education, which was included in the national school system and in training programmes. 80. Australia noted progress regarding the issue of “erased persons”, but remained concerned that “erased” citizens and the Roma population continued to face discrimination and violations of their rights. It welcomed the establishment of equality bodies. 81. Austria welcomed the national programme of measures for Roma people, aimed at combating discrimination, and the study on the ethnic vitality of areas inhabited by small minority ethnic groups and autochthonous peoples, aimed at identifying cultural needs, including those of German-speaking communities. 82. Azerbaijan noted institutional and legal reforms and steps towards establishing a national human rights institution. It expressed concern regarding reports of discrimination, particularly against Roma, ongoing trafficking in persons and the sexual exploitation of children. 83. Bahrain commended the progress made since the first cycle of the universal periodic review. It noted measures to guarantee the rights of minorities, but remained concerned about persistent discrimination against ethnic minorities. Bahrain urged measures to ensure their social integration. 84. Belgium welcomed political measures on social protection, children, protection against domestic violence, trafficking in persons and Roma. However, it noted that progress could still be made in fighting against discrimination. 85. Benin welcomed the ratification of the the European Council Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse and the adoption of a national programme of measures for Roma for the period 2010–2015. 86. Bosnia and Herzegovina commended the mid-term universal periodic review report, the amended criminal code and the improved rights of migrant workers. It asked about plans to implement European Court of Human Rights rulings regarding “erased” persons and plans to expand the list of constitutionally-recognized minorities. 10