A/HRC/26/8 23. Chile commended the progress made during the political transition, the commitment to promote and protect human rights and the efforts made to implement Human Rights Council resolutions. Chile made recommendations. 24. China appreciated the commitment for the promotion and protection of human rights and welcomed the protection of the rights of women, children and other vulnerable groups. China congratulated Yemen on the progress in the political transition and its efforts for economic development and security. China called on the international community to pay attention to the difficulties faced by Yemen and provide assistance accordingly. China made a recommendation. 25. Colombia welcomed the initiation of the process aimed at strengthening the rule of law, the institutional framework and democracy. Colombia made recommendations. 26. The Congo commended efforts to stabilize the sociopolitical and economic environment and encouraged Yemen to continue promoting national dialogue. It expressed concern about discrimination against women and girls and the situation of minors in conflict with the law, among others. The Congo made recommendations. 27. Cuba commended action to address existing challenges during the political transition, including the drafting and adoption of a new Constitution. It noted with satisfaction the reform of the legal system, the strengthening of the rule of law and measures to combat corruption. Cuba made recommendations. 28. The Czech Republic expressed concern about a number of human rights challenges that required urgent action. It made recommendations. 29. Denmark welcomed the human rights action plan and the recommendations of the National Dialogue Conference. It enquired about progress in removing juvenile prisoners from death row and implementing the National Action Plan for the eradication of female genital mutilation (FGM). It acknowledged the recommendation to introduce a minimum marriageable age of 18 years. Denmark made recommendations. 30. Djibouti commended the establishment of a national human rights institution based on the Paris Principles and the ratification of core international human rights treaties. Djibouti made recommendations. 31. Ecuador welcomed the adoption of the Action Plan on child labour, the creation of the Rehabilitation and Welfare Fund for Persons with Disabilities and efforts to promote immunization against, and eradication of, endemic and infectious diseases. Ecuador made recommendations. 32. Egypt appreciated the open approach in dealing with the international mechanisms for human rights over the past two years, in addition to the notable efforts to enhance the rights of women, children and people with disabilities. Egypt made recommendations. 33. Eritrea noted with satisfaction the ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability. Eritrea made recommendations. 34. Ethiopia commended the adoption of the Transitional Programme for Stabilization and Development and measures to strengthen the rule of law, reform the judicial system and combat corruption. It noted the progress made in primary education and in promoting gender parity in education. Ethiopia made recommendations. 35. France was pleased to note that the National Dialogue Conference had discussed the human rights situation and it supported efforts to promote a democratic political transition. France made recommendations. 6