A/HRC/40/16 86. Ghana commended the Congo for prioritizing the mainstreaming of human rights into its legislative framework and development agenda, as well as for the progress made to promote and protect the rights of women, children, migrant workers and persons with disabilities. 87. Honduras welcomed the ceasefire agreement to put an end to the crisis in the Pool region, the establishment of the Directorate General for the Promotion of Indigenous Peoples, political actions to redress violence against women, and the national action plan to implement Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). 88. Iceland welcomed the ceasefire agreement to end the crisis in the Pool region. It regretted that the Constitution did not include a general prohibition of discrimination, including for the protection of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 89. India appreciated the introduction of universal health coverage in the Congo, particularly the initiative to secure universal access to emergency health care. India encouraged the Congo to combat child labour effectively. 90. Indonesia acknowledged the ratification by the Congo of the International Convention on the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the country’s commitment to initiate the new National Development Plan 2018–2022 to improve economic, social and cultural rights. 91. The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomed the ratification of human rights treaties, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It noted that, despite challenges, the Congo continued to strengthen its policies to promote and protect children’s rights. 92. Iraq appreciated the inclusive approach taken in the preparation of the report, the ratification of human rights treaties, steps taken to reform institutions and legislation, and the actions plans developed with the assistance of the United Nations. 93. Ireland commended the abolition of the death penalty and urged the Government to reinforce the mandate of the National Human Rights Commission in conformity with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles). Ireland remained concerned by reports of a crackdown on civil society space. 94. Italy welcomed the abolition of the death penalty in the Constitution and the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 95. Jordan welcomed the adoption in 2015 of a new constitution, the ratification of international human rights treaties, and efforts to promote international cooperation. Jordan also welcomed the commitment by the Congo to improve human rights and fundamental freedoms. 96. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended the progress made in implementing the recommendations accepted in the second universal periodic review cycle, including the promotion and protection of children’s rights and the rights of persons with disabilities. 97. Latvia encouraged the Government to make further efforts to fulfil its human rights commitments and obligations. 98. Lebanon noted the constructive dialogue with civil society organizations, and the incorporation of international instruments into domestic legislation, confirmed by the adoption of the 2015 Constitution and the 2018–2022 action plan. 99. Lesotho commended the participatory and inclusive approach to preparing the national report and noted with satisfaction that the Congo had ratified a number of core international human rights instruments. 8 GE.18-22821