A/HRC/22/4 84. The United States of America commended Argentina on advances in implementing accepted recommendations and adopting several laws. It welcomed the decriminalization of libel and slander in public-interest statements which served as a regional model. It was concerned by the polarized media environment and executive-branch interference. While welcoming the bill for the prevention of torture, it expressed concern over reported torture and poor detention conditions. It encouraged inclusion of persons with disabilities in legislation. It made recommendations. 85. Uruguay highlighted Argentina’s cooperation with the human rights system; its commitment to combat impunity; and its commitment to ratifying international instruments on economic, social and cultural rights (OP-ICESCR). It noted the domestic workers bill, currently being considered in the Congress. Despite the National Plan on Sexual Health, Uruguay noted abortion as the main cause of maternal mortality. It made recommendations. 86. Uzbekistan hoped that the UPR mechanisms would help Argentina to solve problems concerning human rights and fundamental freedoms. It expressed serious concern about ongoing, widespread gender-based discrimination and the need to eradicate gender stereotypes from all curricula. The Committee opn the Elimination of Discrimination against Women has expressed its concern over unequal conditions of labour for women and persistent professional segregation. It made recommendations. 87. The Bolivarian Republic ofVenezuela welcomed the Patria Grande migration programme. Argentina ranks fourth worldwide and first on the continent for women’s representation. Venezuela commended the Law 285 on domestic violence. Last year’s record-high level of employment contributed to consolidating social policies with noncontributory pension universalization. Progress is being made towards universal health coverage providing full access to the entire population. It made recommendations. 88. Algeria noted Argentina’s commitment to implementing UPR recommendations and welcomed the establishment of the Argentinian bureau in support of victims of trafficking and its national institute to combat discrimination, xenophobia and racism. Algeria welcomed Argentina’s ratification of the International Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers and Their Families and of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Algeria made recommendations. 89. Angola commended Argentina’s commitment to the human rights machinery and to the ratification of international human rights instruments. It welcomed the legal reforms undertaken by the Government of Argentina, in the field of economic, social and cultural rights and its commitments towards gender equality. It encouraged Argentina to continue to combat discrimination. 90. Armenia noted with appreciation all the substantial changes in Argentina’s national legal framework regarding access to justice for victims of crimes against humanity. Armenia welcomed Argentina’s creation of the National Institute to Combat Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism and the measures taken by the Institute including on the issues of interculturality. Armenia made recommendations. 91. Australia welcomed the criminalization of enforced disappearances within Argentina’s Criminal Code, the passing of legislation protecting the rights of people with disabilities and efforts to combat discrimination. Australia expressed concern about media freedoms and attacks against journalists. It encouraged Argentina to improve detention conditions and formulate a national torture prevention mechanism, while noting concern about violence against women. It made recommendations. 92. Austria commended Argentina for its continued efforts to investigate, try and punish persons, who committed crimes against humanity during the military dictatorship. It expressed concern about continuing reports on inhuman conditions, torture or ill-treatment 13