A/HRC/43/13 79. Djibouti noted with satisfaction measures taken to strengthen the fight against poverty and to promote the rights to health, education and employment, notably the National Employment and Vocational Training Policy and the National Strategy for Social Protection 2019–2023. 80. Egypt commended Madagascar for its engagement and cooperation with the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms and the accession to several treaties. It applauded the strengthening of human rights legislation, the reform of the justice sector and efforts to combat corruption. 81. Ethiopia congratulated Madagascar on the ratification of international human rights instruments, the conduct of awareness-raising campaigns and community dialogues, and the establishment of the National Office to Combat Human Trafficking. 82. Fiji commended Madagascar for its law on the worst forms of child labour, the national action plan to eliminate child labour and its legislation and plans on environmental protection, and noted the absence of strategies addressing climate change. 83. France welcomed progress on human rights issues, notably with respect to freedom of expression, and in combating trafficking in persons, as well as the establishment of an Independent National Human Rights Commission. 84. Gabon noted the strengthening of the legal and institutional human rights framework, the gradual abandonment of harmful cultural practices, such as the stigmatization of twin children, and the implementation of the decent work country programme 2015–2019. 85. Georgia welcomed the adoption of a national action plan to combat human trafficking, the gender and elections strategy covering the period 2015–2020, and the National Strategy to Combat Child Marriage 2018–2024. 86. Germany welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the establishment of the Independent National Human Rights Commission. 87. Ghana commended Madagascar for its ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. 88. Haiti recognized efforts to improve the human rights situation in the country, despite financial and historical constraints. 89. Iceland welcomed the steps outlined in the national report of Madagascar and looked forward to continued steps to improve the human rights situation in the country. 90. India welcomed legislative progress and reforms, including the law on combating money-laundering and the financing of terrorism, the law on human trafficking and child protection laws. 91. Indonesia commended Madagascar for progress in addressing inequality, poverty and unemployment, and applauded the ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. 92. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended Madagascar for the development of a national strategy for universal health coverage and the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 93. Iraq welcomed the adoption of legislation on the protection of the right to life and the right to personal security, and the promotion of a national system for human rights. 94. Ireland commended Madagascar for the adoption of legislation on the abolition of the death penalty and the accreditation of its national human rights institution with A status, and welcomed the adoption of a national strategy on gender-based violence. 95. Israel noted measures to raise public awareness about human rights, promote gender equality, reduce the prevalence of child marriage and to combat human trafficking, forced labour, gender-based violence and corruption in the public sector. 8 GE.19-21780