A/HRC/19/2 the implementation of the recommendations. It looked forward to the implementation of the voluntary commitments. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 696. Federatie van Nederlandse Verenigingen tot Integratie Van Homoseksualiteit (COC Netherlands) and the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA-Europe) recognized Iceland’s adoption of a neutral definition of marriage, thereby granting the same legal status for heterosexual and same-sex married couples. Iceland had taken important steps to improve the legal status of transgender people, and efforts had been made to simplify name and gender recognition. COC Netherlands and ILGA-Europe sought clarification on the time frame envisaged for the introduction and implementation of the necessary legislation. They also requested information on the steps planned to advance non-discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. They encouraged Iceland to share its best practices with other countries in combating discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. They also urged Iceland to consider applying the Yogyakarta Principles on the Application of International Human Rights Law in relation to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity as a guide for policy developments. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 697. The delegation, on behalf of the Government of Iceland, thanked the speakers for their views and comments, which would be recorded as part of Iceland’s first universal periodic review. It reiterated that the review was an important opportunity for the Government to reflect on the human rights situation in Iceland and an important reminder that more could be achieved in the areas of human rights, equality and opportunity. 698. While Iceland was proud of the progress already made, it saw the universal periodic review as an opportunity to improve. Preparing for Iceland’s first review had provided the opportunity to reflect upon how best to protect and promote human rights, for which the delegation conveyed the appreciation of the Government of Iceland. 699. The delegation concluded its statement by thanking those who had participated in Iceland’s first review. It hoped that the responses provided had demonstrated Iceland’s ongoing commitment to multilateral engagement, human rights and the rule of law. Zimbabwe 700. The review of Zimbabwe was held on 10 October 2011 in conformity with all relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Zimbabwe in accordance with the annex to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/12/ZWE/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/12/ZWE/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/12/ZWE/3). 701. At its 40th meeting, on 15 March 2012, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Zimbabwe (see section C below). 702. The outcome of the review of Zimbabwe comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/19/14), the views of Zimbabwe concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented 238 GE.13-14768