A/HRC/33/12 44. Honduras commended the efforts made to implement the recommendations received during the first universal periodic review cycle and noted, in particular, the adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan. 45. India congratulated the United Republic of Tanzania for the conduct of the fifth multiparty elections in October 2015, for affirmative action taken to safeguard women’s empowerment, for initiatives against female genital mutilation and in favour of protecting persons with albinism, and for ensuring gender equality in the fields of health and the economy. 46. Indonesia commended the United Republic of Tanzania for holding general elections in 2015, formulating a new Constitution, adopting the National Human Rights Action Plan and making efforts to accede to human rights instruments. 47. Ireland was concerned that elements of domestic violence were not legislated in the Penal Code. It welcomed the peaceful conduct of the 2015 elections but was concerned at limitations placed on freedom of assembly. 48. Italy welcomed the criminalization of female genital mutilation. In addition, it noted that the main reason why the United Republic of Tanzania did not ratify the Convention against Torture was that it retained the death penalty. 49. Japan called upon the United Republic of Tanzania to continue sincerely addressing the implementation of its education policy, including through new budget allocations. Japan was concerned at the continuation of grave violations of women’s rights, including domestic violence and female genital mutilation. 50. Kuwait noted the commitment to human rights despite the challenges, demonstrated through the adoption of the new Constitution, the judicial affairs law and the National Human Rights Action Plan and through the increased number of women in high positions. 51. Latvia called for stronger action to address widespread child marriage and to enhance cooperation with special procedures. Latvia urged the United Republic of Tanzania to act on its previous commitment to ensure full freedom of expression, association and assembly. 52. Libya commended the efforts to strengthen the work of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance through measures to enhance its financial and human resources and through the electronic complaints system. 53. Madagascar welcomed the laws, regulations, policies, programmes and projects in the field of human rights. 54. Malaysia noted improvements such as the increased minimum wage and investment in public health. It encouraged the United Republic of Tanzania to pay further attention to the rights of women and children and the provision of adequate housing. 55. Maldives welcomed the adoption of policies for education and social protection and against trafficking. It urged the United Republic of Tanzania to allocate adequate resources to tackle the effects of climate change, especially on food security. 56. Mali noted, among other issues, women’s improved representation in decisionmaking positions and the review of the Witchcraft Act. It encouraged the United Republic of Tanzania to ratify all international human rights instruments to which it was not yet a party. Mali appealed to the international community to support the efforts of the United Republic of Tanzania. 57. Mauritius commended efforts to achieve gender equality, including steps to prevent and eliminate female genital mutilation, and hoped the new Constitution soon to be adopted would further consolidate women’s rights and eliminate discrimination. 7