A/HRC/27/4 45. Angola congratulated Albania on the legislative reform process, particularly the harmonization of national child protection laws with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and encouraged Albania to strengthen cooperation with human rights mechanisms in that area. It commended efforts in respect of women’s rights, gender equality and violence against women. Angola made a recommendation. 46. Argentina congratulated Albania on the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and welcomed the country’s commitment to respect the rights of persons with disabilities. It applauded the adoption of legislation on protection against discrimination and noted measures taken in the framework of the fight against discrimination. Argentina made recommendations. 47. Australia encouraged Albania to build on the success of the 2013 elections to increase democracy and move towards European integration. It welcomed efforts to address corruption by restricting the immunity of high-level officials. It was concerned at the prevalence of domestic violence and the scarcity of judicial proceedings. It recognized efforts regarding the Roma and Egyptian communities. Australia made recommendations. 48. Austria commended the ratification of various instruments. It was alarmed by reports of discrimination and violence against women. Despite progress, it was concerned about the many Roma children outside education. It asked what steps would be taken to address internal and cross-border human trafficking. Austria made recommendations. 49. Belgium welcomed the broadening of protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation and the introduction of the national strategy for gender equality. Significant challenges remained regarding corruption and the independence of the judiciary. Despite relevant legislation, the situation of women and children was a cause for concern. Belgium made recommendations. 50. Brazil noted with satisfaction the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the national strategy to reduce gender-based violence. It appreciated the creation of the position of Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination and the national action plan for children. It was concerned by provisions which allowed child victims of prostitution to be prosecuted. Brazil made recommendations. 51. Canada asked for information on additional measures envisaged to address trafficking in persons and further strengthen the implementation of relevant laws. It supported measures to combat gender-based violence and noted the adoption of legislation criminalizing sexual violence within marriage, but remained concerned at the lack of mechanisms to bring the perpetrators to justice. Canada made recommendations. 52. China appreciated efforts to implement the recommendations accepted in the previous UPR cycle, including the amendment of legislation regarding women’s and children’s rights, the rights of persons with disabilities, domestic violence, human trafficking, social security, education and health care. It welcomed efforts to implement the action plan on the inclusion of the Roma community. China made recommendations. 53. The Congo praised the strengthening of the legal framework concerning, inter alia, social services, education and the judiciary. It noted the Criminal Code amendments to prevent domestic violence, protect victims and impose harsher sentences on the perpetrators of such violence. It commended the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. The Congo made recommendations. 54. Costa Rica applauded efforts to align national legislation with international instruments such as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. It 8