A/HRC/31/4 the framework of the Nationwide Integrated Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Policy. 30. Argentina thanked the Federated States of Micronesia for its national report and recognized the progress made since the last review. 31. Australia congratulated Kosrae State on establishing its Family Protection Act in 2014, the first law to criminalize domestic violence in the Federated States of Micronesia, and welcomed the commitment to fostering gender equality. Australia was pleased to be working in partnership with the Federated States of Micronesia through the Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development programme, which aimed to improve the political, economic and social opportunities for Pacific women. 32. Brazil welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, along with continuing improvements in statistical data concerning the protection of children. It encouraged the Federated States of Micronesia to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. Brazil commended increased national efforts to promote gender equality. It particularly appreciated the publication of the first report on violence against women. Brazil remained concerned, nonetheless, that no women had ever been elected to the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia. 33. Canada welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. It encouraged the Federated States of Micronesia to continue to build its capacity to address human rights issues, specifically discrimination against women, domestic violence and child neglect. It welcomed the commitment to the principles of equality and nondiscrimination. However, Canada noted that legal and social discrimination persisted, particularly in the area of sexual orientation. It encouraged the Federated States of Micronesia to adopt measures to address remaining gaps. 34. China noted with appreciation that the Government had put in place a strategic plan for economic development, attached great importance to the protection of the rights of children, young people and women, and had taken measures to combat human trafficking. It noted the adoption of preventive measures against disaster risks and climate change. 35. Costa Rica recognized the leadership of the Federated States of Micronesia in the abolition of the death penalty. It noted challenges faced owing to climate change, and encouraged the Federated States of Micronesia to strengthen its capacity in that area, highlighting the importance of taking into account human rights concerns in its responses to the issue. It urged the Federated States of Micronesia to put in place a programme for human rights education that would facilitate efforts to tackle the cultural obstacles that could affect women’s equal enjoyment of rights in society. 36. Cuba noted that the Federated States of Micronesia consisted of 607 islands, which had suffered the negative consequences of climate change. It highlighted progress in human rights, in particular the policy on disabilities, the ratification of several international human rights instruments and the adoption of the Trafficking in Persons Act. Cuba urged the international community to respond positively to the request for assistance from the Federated States of Micronesia to coordinate its human rights initiatives at the national and state levels. 37. Cyprus commended the Government for its efforts to ensure the enjoyment of human rights. In particular, it welcomed the adoption of the Trafficking in Persons Act, as well as the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. 7