A/HRC/33/6 80. Argentina noted that, since the previous universal periodic review cycle, Samoa had adopted legislative and other measures to follow up on the recommendations it had received. It urged Samoa to continue progress in the promotion and protection of human rights. 81. Armenia noted the Inclusive Education Policy 2014 and appreciated its focus on improving educational opportunities for young children and children with disabilities. It also welcomed the adoption of the Family Safety Act 2013, which provided protection for women and children from domestic violence, and encouraged Samoa to step up efforts in that regard. 82. Australia commended the implementation by Samoa of its 2013 legislation to ensure that 10 per cent of the members of the national Parliament were women. It acknowledged efforts made by Samoa to address violence against women and girls, including the passing of the Family Safety Act 2013. 83. Brazil noted with appreciation efforts carried out by Samoa since 2011 to improve the human rights situation in the country. It acknowledged steps taken by Samoa to eliminate the worst forms of child labour by reviewing its labour legislation. It welcomed the publication by the Office of the Ombudsman of its first report and the signature by Samoa of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2014. 84. Cabo Verde welcomed the establishment of the national human rights institution within the Office of the Ombudsman, achievements relating to the Millennium Development Goals, policies in favour of women and children’s education, and a new criminal law on sex crimes. 85. Canada welcomed the introduction of legislative provisions in 2013 requiring Parliament to have at least five female representatives, and noted with satisfaction the unprecedented election of five women members of Parliament in the 2016 general elections, which had included the election of the first female Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa. 86. Chile valued efforts to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities and welcomed the decision of Samoa to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Chile stressed the adoption of a law banning corporal punishment of children in the school environment, and the reform of domestic legislation with a view at harmonizing it with the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. 87. China noted with appreciation the application of strategies stimulating sustainable development, and the promotion by Samoa of the rights of women and children, education and health. China commended the cooperation of Samoa with OHCHR, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) and other development partners, and called on the international community to provide Samoa with technical cooperation. 88. Honduras welcomed efforts made by Samoa to implement the recommendations it had received during its first universal periodic review. It commended Samoa for ratifying the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and for signing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and expressed the hope that the latter would soon be ratified. 89. Cuba noted the adoption of a number of laws which had contributed to the improvement of the juridical framework for the promotion and protection of human rights. Major progress had been achieved in the field of children’s rights, especially with regard to children with disabilities, gender equality and women’s representation in the political arena. 12 GE.16-10832