A/HRC/39/10 the adoption of the long-term national strategies for gender equality, children, education, health and housing. 25. Uganda expressed appreciation for the continued engagement of Djibouti with the universal periodic review process and the United Nations treaty bodies, and the actions taken to strengthen the National Human Rights Commission, noting the insufficient resources. 26. Ukraine expressed serious concern about reports of attacks and threats against journalists, the excessive use of force by the security forces and politically motivated prosecutions. 27. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the development of a five-year strategy to eradicate female genital mutilation and encouraged Djibouti to enhance efforts to promote women’s full equality and review clauses on defamation in the Criminal Code. 28. The United States of America congratulated Djibouti for conducting peaceful legislative elections and for taking measures to increase political representation of women, while also expressing concern over reports of detentions and arrests of opposition members, journalists and demonstrators. 29. Uruguay welcomed the progress made on universal birth registration, in accordance with article 7 of the Code of Legal Protection of Minors. 30. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted that Djibouti had reinforced the legal framework of the National Human Rights Commission to ensure compliance with the Paris Principles, and the progress made in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, providing assistance to families most in need through aid in food expenditure and food distribution, among others. 31. Viet Nam expressed appreciation for the adoption of the national programme Vision Djibouti 2035 to combat poverty and promote economic, social and cultural rights. 32. Yemen commended progress in harmonizing the National Human Rights Commission with the Paris Principles, and the adoption of a number of national strategies, particularly those relating to children’s rights, education and development. 33. Zambia commended Djibouti for the positive efforts made to raise the living standards of its citizens. It expressed concern about continued reports of violence against women and harmful traditional practices, in particular female genital mutilation. 34. Zimbabwe noted steps to bring the National Human Rights Commission in line with the Paris Principles, in particular strengthening its independence and its material and human resources. 35. Afghanistan commended efforts in the field of education, specifically the Master Plan for Education 2013–2019, as part of the long-term national strategy, Vision Djibouti 2035. 36. Algeria commended the adoption of a law on violence against women and the measures taken to combat female genital mutilation. It noted government efforts to give legal protection to persons living with HIV/AIDS and commended the introduction of free universal health coverage. 37. Angola commended Djibouti for its efforts to strengthen the health, education and social protection of its citizens. 38. Argentina congratulated Djibouti on its new national strategy to prevent malnutrition adopted in January 2018. It expressed concern about the persistence of female genital mutilation and other harmful traditional practices against women. 39. Armenia commended the establishment of an action plan on education for 2017– 2019, and encouraged the Government to continue to take effective measures to develop its education system and guarantee a quality and inclusive education. It commended efforts to combat all forms of discrimination against women. 4 GE.18-11480