A/HRC/44/7 90. Regarding gender-based violence, in 2018 a royal decree-law had extended coverage to the greatest possible number of women, thus improving legal assistance for victims. In recent years, the legislative framework for expanding measures for victims of gender-based violence had been strengthened. 91. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela highlighted the ratification of the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. 92. Viet Nam noted the adoption of laws to ensure equal access to health care for foreigners, and gender equality. 93. Afghanistan noted efforts made to improve the participation of women in political life and decision-making positions and to combat gender-based violence. 94. Albania encouraged Spain to implement its plan on the rights of children and adolescents for 2019–2023. 95. Egypt welcomed the establishment of the national office to combat hate crime, and efforts to reduce school dropout. 96. Angola noted efforts to combat gender-based violence and to protect the rights of persons with disabilities. 97. Argentina congratulated Spain for hosting the third International Conference on Safe Schools in May 2019. 98. Armenia noted efforts made to combat hate crime and racial discrimination, and to protect the rights of victims of historical injustices. 99. Australia acknowledged efforts made to combat discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. 100. Austria encouraged Spain to continue its cooperation with civil society in the follow-up to the review. 101. The Bahamas commended the adoption of the national pact on combating genderbased violence and the strategic framework for energy and the climate. 102. Bahrain commended efforts made in addressing violence against women and measures taken to ensure freedom of religion. 103. Bangladesh welcomed efforts made to promote gender equality and highlighted the increasing percentage of women in Congress. 104. Belarus noted measures to develop the second national human rights action plan and the national plan on gender equality. 105. Belgium congratulated Spain for progress made since its previous review, but noted that new challenges had arisen. 106. Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomed the active participation of Spain in the Human Rights Council and its efforts to follow up on universal periodic review recommendations. 107. Brazil commended family protection policies and encouraged the training of law enforcement officers in responding to violence against women. 108. Bulgaria welcomed the adoption in 2018 of the royal decree-law that guaranteed universal health care. 109. Burkina Faso encouraged Spain to abolish all forms of detention of migrants and asylum seekers. 110. Cabo Verde commended the creation of the Directorate General for Equal Treatment and Diversity. 111. Cambodia praised legal measures taken to combat gender-based violence, racism, xenophobia and trafficking in persons. 112. Canada welcomed action taken to strengthen the protection of human rights since the previous review of Spain. 113. Chile welcomed the adoption of the law on historical memory and other action taken to foster transitional justice processes. 7