A/HRC/42/6 24. With regard to the rights of the child, Côte d’Ivoire had adopted a national child protection policy and had implemented a plan to combat statelessness, as well as several programmes for the benefit of children and adolescents. 25. A law introducing a special procedure for the declaration of births, the restoration of identity and the transcription of birth certificates had been adopted in November 2018. 26. With regard to vulnerable persons, the country had developed the National Social Protection Strategy (2017–2020) and a policy to promote the employment of persons living with a disability. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 27. During the interactive dialogue, 101 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 28. Bulgaria commended the progress made in the field of human rights, including the ratification of conventions and the creation of national institutions, while noting the slow progress made in compensating victims of the 2010–2011 post-election violence. 29. Burkina Faso praised the improvement of the human rights situation in Côte d’Ivoire since its second review cycle. 30. Burundi noted the adoption of the new Constitution and the efforts being made to combat impunity and promote the right to health, the rights of the child and the rights of persons with disabilities. 31. Cabo Verde welcomed the establishment of the National Human Rights Council and the prohibition of female genital mutilation and polygamy. 32. Canada raised concerns about the lack of progress in prosecutions of perpetrators of serious human rights violations and the prevailing impunity. 33. Chad congratulated Côte d’Ivoire on the presentation of its national report and the significant progress it had made in the human rights field. 34. Chile expressed concern about harmful practices against women and girls, in particular female genital mutilation and sexual violence. 35. China welcomed the ratification by Côte d’Ivoire of various international instruments. It praised the efforts made to promote and protect the rights of women, children and other vulnerable groups. 36. The Congo praised the policy of mandatory education until the age of 16 and the special procedures to register and deliver birth certificates. 37. Croatia inquired about the independence of the judiciary and the Independent Electoral Commission. 38. Cuba acknowledged the efforts made to eradicate poverty and promote the rights to health and education. 39. Czechia appreciated the improvements carried out at the Juvenile Observation Centre and the new law protecting human rights defenders. 40. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea highlighted the accession to several international human rights instruments and the National Development Plan 2016–2020. 41. Denmark stated that the Convention against Torture Initiative would stand ready to assist the Government on preventing torture. 42. Djibouti welcomed the Constitutional reform of 2016 and the harmonization of national laws with international instruments. 4 GE.19-11244