A/HRC/43/17 36. Spain recognized progress concerning human rights, such as the outlawing of discrimination and the adoption of a national plan of action on women, peace and security. 37. The Netherlands welcomed the organization of the first pride march, which had been well attended and peaceful, but expressed concern about broader human rights issues, such as press freedom. 38. Switzerland expressed concern about the growing obstacles to the freedom of peaceful assembly and association, and about attacks against the media. 39. Tunisia commended the State for its efforts to promote human rights, particularly its accession to various international conventions and its adoption of national regulations against enforced disappearance and the prevention of torture. 40. Turkey expressed appreciation for efforts made to address the recommendations from the second review cycle, which demonstrated a determination to improve the institutional and legal framework in the field of human rights. 41. Ukraine noted human rights efforts, particularly the prohibition of discrimination, the development of institutional capacities for gender equality and the protection of persons with disabilities. 42. The United Kingdom welcomed the decision to abolish the death penalty in the Republika Srpska, but expressed concern about political disenfranchisement. 43. The United States expressed deep concern about the reported harsh treatment of and the potential excessive use of force against individuals peacefully expressing dissent. 44. Uruguay commended the State for its acceptance of the communications procedures of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the Committee on Enforced Disappearances, and the measures taken against trafficking in persons. 45. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed policies aimed at ensuring social protection and the integration of disadvantaged people, in particular children and Roma, and policies aimed at combating trafficking in persons. 46. Yemen commended the State for the measures taken to improve the living conditions of Roma, reduce poverty among disadvantaged groups and protect women, children and persons with disabilities. 47. Afghanistan welcomed the progress made with respect to the participation of women in the judiciary and the measures taken to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence. 48. Algeria welcomed the adoption of a new strategy to improve the situation of persons with disabilities and the efforts made to ensure the education of children with disabilities. 49. Angola acknowledged the reforms implemented in the judiciary, in particular the reform of the justice sector and the amendment of the law on the prohibition of discrimination. 50. Argentina welcomed the approval of an annual plan for the implementation of the gender action plan. 51. Australia commended the State for the progress made in improving the living conditions of Roma. It highlighted the need to prosecute war crimes and to combat violence against journalists and hate speech. 52. Austria commended the State for the progress made in the fields of gender equality and persons with disabilities. It expressed concern about persistent discriminatory provisions and ongoing political interference with the judiciary. 53. Azerbaijan welcomed the adoption of a new strategy in favour of persons with disabilities and the new plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). 5