A/HRC/43/17 54. Bangladesh commended the State for the harmonization of its laws, particularly in the areas of discrimination, domestic violence and social protection, and the measures taken to promote women’ rights and women’s entrepreneurship. 55. Belgium expressed its conviction that further progress could be achieved to increase the protection of human rights. 56. Brazil welcomed efforts to prosecute cases of wartime sexual violence and the reforms undertaken in the areas of corruption and women’s rights. It expressed concern about discriminatory measures against minorities. 57. Brunei Darussalam welcomed the implementation of the revised strategy of the regional housing programme. 58. Bulgaria recognized advancements in the development of institutional capacity for gender equality and acknowledged the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. 59. Canada stated that it was pleased to see the success of the first pride march in Sarajevo, but remained aware that more needed to be done to ensure the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 60. Chile commended the State for the measures taken, particularly the adoption of the national strategy for the prosecution of war crimes and laws to prohibit discrimination. 61. China commended the State for its efforts aimed at combating corruption, fighting racial discrimination, developing education, protecting the rights of vulnerable groups and promoting the conditions of the Roma community. 62. Croatia welcomed progress towards the adoption and implementation of strategies to enhance protection of the rights of women and vulnerable groups such as children, persons with disabilities and members of national minorities. 63. Cuba thanked the delegation for the presentation of its national report and noted the development of guidelines to raising standards of protection for girls and boys. 64. Cyprus commended the Government for its ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure, while noting that challenges remained. 65. Czechia thanked the delegation for its comprehensive presentation and stated that it had closely followed the progress made so far in addressing issues related to the enhancement of human rights. 66. Denmark expressed its appreciation for the legislative improvements concerning gender-based violence, while noting that domestic violence remained an issue of concern. 67. In reply, the delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina highlighted the progress made in the area of justice, with regard to the combat against trafficking in human beings and sexual exploitation, the prosecution of war crime cases, protection and treatment of children in criminal proceedings, progress in the process of ratifying amendments to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, and the provision of protection and support to witnesses. 68. A definition of torture and enforced disappearance and provisions for cooperation with civil society had been introduced into criminal legislation. The Council of Ministers had adopted the 2015–2019 Anti-Corruption Strategy. An integrity risk reduction and anticorruption policy had been adopted along with the integrity plan of the Ministry of Defence. 69. The number of cases of “two schools under one roof” had been reduced by half and the implementation of the common core curriculum based on learning outcomes also continued. Recommendations for inclusive education in Bosnia and Herzegovina had been adopted. 6