A/HRC/42/3 39. Burkina Faso welcomed the adoption of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act and strategic plans to promote equal opportunities for persons with disabilities and to combat hate speech. 40. Canada welcomed the establishment of an independent human rights institution in line with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles), in accordance with a recommendation put forward by Canada during the previous review. 41. Chile congratulated Norway for achievements in ensuring gender equality and for the adoption of a national action plan on business and human rights. 42. Colombia welcomed the efforts of the Government to ensure the enjoyment of the right to health at the highest level and to prevent trafficking in persons. 43. Costa Rica noted the leading role taken by Norway in development assistance, and the commitment of the Government in applying a human rights approach in that area. 44. Côte d’Ivoire encouraged Norway to continue its efforts to improve the situation of vulnerable groups, particularly migrants, minorities and indigenous peoples. 45. Croatia welcomed the achievements of Norway in ensuring gender equality and the State’s efforts to prevent domestic violence. 46. Cuba noted the progress highlighted in the national report in the area of human rights, and challenges in combating racism, xenophobia and discrimination against minorities. 47. Cyprus commended Norway for its achievements in ensuring gender equality. Cyprus expressed concern about reports of disproportionate use of out-of-home child placements and deprivation of parental rights. 48. Denmark commended the establishment of a national human rights institution and the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. It noted that domestic violence continued to be a problem. 49. Ecuador noted that the Government promoted the right to education. It noted also the inclusion of a chapter on human rights in the Constitution and the establishment of a national human rights institution. 50. Egypt noted the efforts made by the Government since the previous review of Norway but noted shortcomings, particularly with respect to the existence of racism and hate speech promoted by the extreme right. 51. Estonia noted the efforts made by Norway to prevent domestic violence and abuse against children. It encouraged Norway to continue to effectively cooperate with the Sami Parliament. 52. Fiji commended Norway for supporting developing countries in reducing poverty and for incorporating climate change into its risk assessments for development programmes. 53. Finland commended Norway for its commitment to the protection of human rights at the national and international levels. 54. France welcomed the excellent human rights situation in Norway and the progress made since its previous review. 55. Georgia noted the establishment of the Norwegian National Human Rights Institution and the ratification of conventions of the Council of Europe to combat violence against women and abuse of children. 56. Germany noted the constitutional amendments to strengthen human rights and the establishment of a national human rights institution in compliance with the Paris Principles. 57. Ghana noted progress made in promoting freedom of speech, of association and of assembly and the rights of persons with disabilities. 5