A/HRC/41/9 35. Uruguay expressed the hope that, with the support of the international community, Yemen would bring a halt to the conflict, achieve stability and implement its international human rights obligations. 36. Uzbekistan noted steps taken by the Government to strengthen the legal framework and adopt strategies related to human rights. 37. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the Government’s efforts to address human rights challenges despite the armed conflict and suggested that the international community should assist the Government to alleviate the humanitarian situation. 38. Viet Nam noted the progress achieved in developing a legal framework for the protection of human rights and hoped that peace and stability could be restored soon. 39. Zambia noted the Government’s efforts to strengthen the institutional framework for the protection of human rights. 40. Afghanistan noted the Government’s efforts to rebuild educational infrastructure, introduce programmes for children with special needs and establish a committee to provide necessary support to the most vulnerable groups. 41. Algeria noted the Government’s efforts to protect human rights. It hoped that the implementation of the results of the national dialogue would lead to an improvement in the situation. 42. Argentina was concerned about the humanitarian situation in Yemen and condemned attacks against civilians. 43. Australia noted that the conflict restricted the Government’s ability to exercise authority over its territory. It was concerned about the disproportionate impact of the hostilities on women and children. 44. Austria remained concerned about the humanitarian situation and that parties to the conflict targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure. 45. Azerbaijan noted with appreciation the adoption of strategies on education and programmes for children with special needs and from poor families. 46. Bahrain noted the progress made in the protection of human rights, despite the challenges faced. It commended Yemen for the decision to establish the High Relief Committee to provide humanitarian assistance. 47. Bangladesh noted the humanitarian situation in Yemen. It commended the Government’s willingness to engage in the peace process and hoped that all parties to the conflict would join it. 48. Belgium stated that the human rights situation remained dire. Women and girls continued to face discrimination and abuse. 49. The Plurinational State of Bolivia appreciated the initiatives to restore peace and stability and to resume the period of transition, which would enable progress to be made towards satisfying the demands of the population. 50. Botswana noted the cooperation of Yemen with United Nations agencies and its commitment to implement the human rights conventions to which it was a party. 51. Brazil recognized the willingness of Yemen to develop programmes to alleviate poverty. It encouraged all parties to engage in the peace process in good faith and make efforts to protect civilians. 52. Bulgaria called on all parties to engage in the United Nations-led efforts to find a solution to the conflict. 53. Burundi welcomed the comprehensive national dialogue, the strategies on human rights education and awareness and the measures to strengthen the judiciary. 54. Canada expressed concern about the conflict and observed that multiple actors were responsible for human rights violations. 5