A/HRC/34/8 72. The United States expressed concern about restrictions on the freedoms of expression and assembly, about the increase in politically motivated violence and about the failure to hold security forces accountable. 73. Panama noted that climate change was a threat to rights related to the environment and encouraged Zimbabwe to promote a greener economy. 74. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted efforts to improve the quality of education and initiatives to provide housing and support the owners of small farms. 75. Zambia commended action taken to implement recommendations from the universal periodic review, particularly the bringing together of stakeholders in the development of a national plan of action to implement the recommendations arising from the previous review. 76. Algeria welcomed the new Constitution and the efforts made to protect children and encouraged Zimbabwe to implement its national policy on the rights of the child. 77. Angola noted that the Government had implemented macroeconomic measures to overcome the unjust sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe and welcomed cooperation with the human rights mechanisms. 78. Argentina urged the Government to make progress in aligning its national legislation with its international obligations and continue acceding to human rights treaties. 79. Armenia welcomed the steps taken on human rights education and awarenessraising. It was concerned about the sexual abuse and harassment of girls on their way to school. 80. Australia commended the adoption of a new Constitution and supported the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission. It was concerned about freedom of expression and assembly. 81. Bangladesh noted steps to implement the recommendations received during the first review and encouraged Zimbabwe to sustain the momentum. It noted the challenges faced by the Government, including HIV/AIDS and capacity constraints. 82. Belarus congratulated Zimbabwe on its new Constitution based on the rule of law, among other principles, and the ratification of several human rights instruments. 83. Belgium welcomed the adoption of the new Constitution. It remained concerned about the persistence of laws and practices that were harmful to women and children. 84. Botswana highlighted the challenges posed by high rates of maternal, neonatal and child mortality, as well as of stunting and malnutrition among children under 5 years of age. 85. Brazil noted the adoption of the new Constitution. It encouraged the continued alignment of national legislation with the Constitution and international law. 86. Burundi noted the strengthening of the legislative institutional framework, the human rights awareness-raising and training policies, efforts to incorporate human rights instruments into domestic law and the reforms to the judicial sector. 87. Canada was concerned about reports of reprisals against critics of the Government. It stressed the importance for the Government to protect freedom of expression. 88. Chile welcomed the commitment by Zimbabwe to protect human rights with the adoption of the 2013 Constitution and the acceptance of the recommendations from the 2011 universal periodic review. It encouraged the adoption of measures to honour the commitment. 9