A/HRC/41/5 62. Croatia commended the strengthening of the human rights legislation framework and the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. It remained concerned about human rights violations, which arose from insecurity. 63. Cuba welcomed the reform of the legal framework, and highlighted the action taken to improve the quality of and access to education, particularly for girls. 64. Cyprus commended the efforts made to increase the participation of women. It was however concerned that lack of security disproportionately affected women and children, and that impunity impeded reconciliation. 65. Czechia welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. It recognized the significance of the first parliamentary elections, and encouraged support for participation in political and public affairs. 66. Denmark welcomed the State’s commitment to human rights, including its judicial reforms. It highlighted the need to strengthen the implementation of the law on the elimination of violence against women. 67. Djibouti commended the normative and institutional framework to strengthen democracy and the rule of law. It appreciated the efforts to reform the judiciary and combat corruption. 68. Egypt commended the adoption of the laws on criminal procedure, the prevention of financing of terrorism, the structure of special courts and combating corruption. It welcomed the improvements in health and women’s welfare. 69. Estonia commended the progress made through the adoption of the new Penal Code, the national plan on women and the measures taken to defend children’s rights, and urged the State to make further efforts. 70. Finland commended the efforts made to improve human rights; as a member of the Human Rights Council, however, Afghanistan needed to prove its commitment completely. 71. France congratulated Afghanistan on the presentation of its report. 72. Georgia commended the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the adoption of the national action plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), and lauded the commitment to fight corruption. 73. Germany commended Afghanistan for ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 74. Greece commended the adoption of a new Penal Code and of the national action plan for women, peace and security, among others. 75. Honduras welcomed the efforts made to strengthen the human rights system by reforming the judiciary. 76. Hungary remained concerned about torture, despite the lifting of reservations to the Convention against Torture and the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention, and encouraged the allocation of an inclusive budget for education to ensure equal access. 77. Iceland noted the efforts made to combat corruption, and the law on the prevention and prohibition of harassment of women and children. 78. India appreciated the provision of better health services and free education, and the reduction in poverty, although it expressed its concerns that the right to life was under threat from externally imposed terrorism. 79. Indonesia appreciated the efforts made to consolidate the peace process by ratifying several instruments and establishing the council for the rule of law and anti-corruption. 80. China welcomed the adoption of the National Peace and Development Framework and the efforts to eradicate poverty and safeguard women’s and children’s rights. It supported the peace and reconciliation process. 81. Iraq welcomed the adoption of several laws, and the efforts made to combat terrorism and in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. 7