A/HRC/39/4 47. Georgia appreciated the strengthened cooperation of Burkina Faso with treaty bodies. It welcomed the law establishing a national human rights commission. 48. Germany commended Burkina Faso for the improvements it had made regarding the democratization process and fighting corruption, but remained concerned about continuing violence against women and girls and about the death penalty. 49. Ghana commended Burkina Faso for the legislation it had passed on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography and torture. It welcomed the independent Commissions of Enquiry established to bring perpetrators to justice and give reparations to victims. It appreciated the measures taken on terrorism. 50. Haiti referred to the National Economic and Social Development Plan for the period 2016–2020, the 2015 National Pact for Justice Reform, the decree No. 2016-311 on free health care, and the consultation process on the Constitution reform. 51. Honduras welcomed the establishment by Burkina Faso of the National Human Rights Commission, the National Action Plan on Human Rights and the Promotion of Civic Values, Act No. 061-2015/CNT on violence against women and girls, and the gender equality action plan. 52. Iceland welcomed the impact that had been made by the national strategy for the acceleration of girls’ education. It was concerned about the high rate of early pregnancy and that many girls discontinued their schooling to support their families. 53. India welcomed the establishment by Burkina Faso of the National Human Rights Commission. It noted the growing unemployment rate among young people and women in urban areas. It welcomed the legislation that had been passed on a universal health system and on violence against women and girls. 54. Indonesia appreciated the establishment by Burkina Faso of the national action plan to implement the recommendations made in the previous review, as well as the national strategies on child labour for the period 2018–2025, on girls’ education and on inclusive education. 55. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended Burkina Faso for the improvements it had made regarding the fight against the sale of children, child prostitution, child pornography and corruption. It encouraged it to take further measures to combat human trafficking, particularly of women and children. 56. Iraq commended Burkina Faso for the efforts it had made to implement the recommendations made in the previous review, as well as its adoption of the national human rights action plan for the period 2012–2022 and measures to defeat terrorism. 57. Ireland was concerned by the reports of threats, harassment and intimidation of human rights defenders and by incidents of female genital mutilation, early and forced marriages and domestic violence. It urged Burkina Faso to adopt a comprehensive awareness-raising campaign on those matters and to work towards a comprehensive child code. 58. Israel commended Burkina Faso on its human rights commitment, despite its political turmoil and the challenges in the Sahel region, including terrorism. 59. Italy appreciated the adoption by Burkina Faso of specific laws that prevented and repressed violence against women and protected human rights defenders. 60. Kenya commended Burkina Faso on its national human rights action plan, the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission, the promotion of civic values and the adoption of the national gender policy. 61. Lesotho welcomed the legislation Burkina Faso had passed to combat the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, torture and violence against women and girls. It noted the ratification by Burkina Faso of key international human rights instruments. It called upon States to provide technical and financial assistance to Burkina Faso. 6 GE.18-11224