A/HRC/39/10 40. Australia welcomed the substantial increase in the number of women Members of Parliament, and awareness-raising campaigns on abandoning all forms of genital mutilation. It recognized the contribution of Djibouti in welcoming refugees from neighbouring countries. 41. Azerbaijan positively noted the legislative and institutional measures to improve the protection and promotion of human rights in the country, including measures dedicated to furthering the right to education for all. 42. Bahrain welcomed the adoption of the National Strategy for the Integration of Women in Development 2003–2010 and the National Strategic Plan for Children 2011– 2015. 43. Belgium commended the efforts of the Government to improve the situation of women and encouraged it to continue to strengthen the protection of the rights of women. 44. Benin noted the ratification of regional instruments on human rights, and the submission of periodic reports on racism, the rights of persons with disabilities and the rights of the child. 45. Botswana commended efforts to protect the rights of vulnerable members of society such as women, children and disabled persons through the long-term national strategy, Vision Djibouti 2035, and the National Strategic Plan for Children 2017. 46. Brazil congratulated Djibouti on the 2016 Act on the Status of Refugees and the 2017 refugee law. It encouraged the Government to strengthen protection for stateless persons through accession to and the full implementation of relevant conventions. It commended the law reserving at least 25 per cent of the seats in the National Assembly for women. 47. Burkina Faso encouraged Djibouti to strengthen its efforts regarding freedom of expression, access to information and freedom of association and peaceful assembly. It encouraged the Government to ensure the compliance of national legislation with international human rights norms. 48. Burundi commended strategies adopted by the Government to combat human trafficking. It noted initiatives to improve the living conditions in prisons and reduce the prison population, and to strengthen the legal framework and human resources of the National Human Rights Commission. 49. Canada commended the adoption of a law increasing the minimum quota of women on party lists for parliamentary elections. It also commended the adoption in 2017 of a national law on refugees to enable them to obtain official identification documents and improved access to education and health services. 50. Chile urged the Government to make resources available to implement development plans using a human rights-based approach. It expressed concern about violence against women and girls, harmful traditional practices and restrictions on political participation and freedom of expression. It urged Djibouti to undertake institutional and legal reforms to guarantee the full enjoyment of civil and political rights. 51. China welcomed the commitment of Djibouti to promote economic and social development and eliminate poverty, measures taken in favour of disadvantaged groups, and those aimed at promoting education, health and housing and fighting against human trafficking. 52. The Congo welcomed the national strategy to combat poverty. It encouraged Djibouti to reform its Criminal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure, and to adopt legislation in favour of persons with disabilities and the elderly. 53. Côte d’Ivoire welcomed the adoption of legislation against trafficking in persons, the National Strategy for the Integration of Women 2003–2010 and the National Strategic Plan for Children 2011–2015. 54. Croatia welcomed the strengthening of the National Human Rights Commission. It remained concerned about violations against human rights defenders participating in the GE.18-11480 5