A/HRC/43/13 39. Togo welcomed the strengthening of the normative and institutional framework for the promotion and protection of the rights of women, in particular the ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (Maputo Protocol) and the development of a national policy on gender equality. 40. Tunisia welcomed the adoption of legislation, the ratification of a number of international conventions and efforts to combat corruption and discrimination against women and to protect the environment. 41. Turkey congratulated Madagascar on the peaceful 2018 and 2019 presidential and legislative elections, and commended it for measures to strengthen public security in line with international human rights standards and the strengthening of cooperation mechanisms with international organizations. 42. Uganda commended Madagascar for efforts to improve the human rights situation, particularly the ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. 43. Ukraine welcomed the ratification of several international human rights instruments and noted efforts to reduce corruption, including the adoption and implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy. 44. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the ratification of six International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions and the Protocol to the ILO Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29), and recognized progress to protect Malagasy migrant workers from exploitation and modern slavery. 45. The United Republic of Tanzania commended Madagascar for the adoption of laws on civil registration and on the recovery of illicit assets, for amending the law to combat corruption and for the National Anti-Corruption Strategy. 46. The United States of America appreciated the peaceful presidential election of 2019 and urged Madagascar to seize on its progress by implementing human rights reforms. 47. Uruguay supported efforts to overcome the high level of poverty and collaboration with international organizations in that regard, and recognized the progress that prohibition of the death penalty meant for the right to life and dignity. 48. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the adoption of the land policy document and the national social protection strategy for 2019–2023 to promote access to development for the most vulnerable groups. 49. Viet Nam appreciated efforts to reduce poverty and inequality, and to ensure gender equality and access to quality education and health-care services, and commended Madagascar for measures to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities. 50. Zambia commended Madagascar on the reform of the prison administration system, in particular to address overcrowding, and the abolition of the death penalty. 51. Algeria welcomed the adoption of the law abolishing the death penalty and the law on terrorism and transnational organized crime. It encouraged Madagascar to take measures to improve prison conditions. 52. Angola commended Madagascar for being declared a polio-free country and welcomed the ratification of several international human rights treaties and the adoption of the Civil Registration Act. 53. Argentina commended Madagascar for extending a standing invitation to the special procedure mandate holders of the Human Rights Council, and welcomed its collaboration with the special procedures and the treaty bodies. 54. Armenia congratulated Madagascar on the ratification of treaties, commended it for efforts deployed to combat discrimination against women, including the National Strategy to Combat Gender-based Violence, and welcomed measures taken to improve the education system. GE.19-21780 5