A/HRC/36/5 10. The Syrian Arab Republic welcomed the progress made in integrating human rights into the State institutions and the role of the national media in achieving that goal. 11. Togo praised the adoption of the 2012-2016 strategic plan, which included measures to strengthen the independence of the judiciary. 12. Turkey inquired about measures to increase the number of vocational training centres and whether the Government envisaged a partnership with the private sector. 13. Uganda praised the establishment of several independent Constitutional bodies and referred to the situation of vulnerable migrants. 14. Ukraine encouraged the State to harmonize the legislative framework, improve living conditions for persons with disabilities and reform the social security system. 15. The United Arab Emirates commended the establishment of a national authority to combat trafficking in persons and efforts to punish and prosecute perpetrators. 16. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland encouraged the State to make the Constitutional Court operational without delay. 17. The United States of America was concerned by the lack of transparency in the investigation of recent reports of abuses by the security forces. 18. Uruguay raised concerns relating to the situation of women and gender equality. 19. Argentina raised the issue of discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and mentioned the creation of the Truth and Dignity Commission. 20. Yemen commended efforts to establish a national preventive mechanism on torture and the adoption of a plan to reform the judiciary. 21. Zambia noted the lack of steps taken to address domestic violence, violence against women, marital rape and discrimination against women. 22. Zimbabwe praised the State’s national and midterm reports, as well as the open invitation extended to special procedure mandate holders. 23. Algeria welcomed the 2014 Constitution and the establishment of new human rights institutions and strategies. 24. Angola praised the ratification of most of the human rights instruments and the withdrawal of the State’s reservations to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 25. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the creation of the observatory on equal opportunities. 26. Australia referred to the new Constitution as a milestone. It welcomed the creation of the high authority for the prevention of torture. 27. Austria noted with appreciation that the Tunisian Human Rights League had been part of the quartet that had won the 2015 Nobel Prize. 28. Azerbaijan enquired about the connection between the State and the independent constitutional bodies. 29. Bahrain commended the positive cooperation with the Council mechanisms, as indicated by the State’s acceptance of most of the recommendations made in the context of the review cycle. 30. Bangladesh lauded the establishment of a national commission, attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, for follow-up of human rights recommendations. 31. Belgium praised the State’s cooperation and engagement with international human rights mechanisms, including the special procedures. 32. Botswana highlighted the importance of the independence of the judiciary in protecting democracy and good governance. 3