A/HRC/41/15 rent allowance. Emergency financial assistance in cash and immediate rehabilitation was provided to asylum seekers who were unable to secure accommodation themselves. 62. France welcomed progress in combating gender discrimination in the workplace, the protection of asylum seekers and child protection, and the adoption of a law to fight against discrimination and violence on the grounds of sexual orientation. 63. Georgia commended the ratification of international legal instruments and positively assessed the adoption of national plans to combat domestic violence and human trafficking. 64. Germany was concerned about the increasing homelessness among asylum seekers and the current approach to processing applications for Cypriot nationality. 65. Greece commended Cyprus for the implementation of the National Action Plan for Gender Equality and the National Action Plan for the Prevention and Combating of Violence in the Family. It also commended Cyprus for measures taken in favour of unaccompanied migrant children. 66. Honduras congratulated Cyprus on the adoption of the National Action Plan for Gender Equality. 67. Hungary commended measures to protect vulnerable groups, including women and children. It remained concerned about the low school attendance and high dropout rates among Roma children. 68. Iceland commended progress in ensuring access to asylum procedures and protection from refoulement. 69. India appreciated efforts to implement the Sustainable Development Goals. It welcomed the National Action Plan for Gender Equality (2018–2021). 70. Indonesia welcomed the adoption of the National Action Plan for the Prevention and Combating of Violence in the Family (2017–2019) and amendments to the Maternity Protection Law. 71. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended efforts to improve the normative and structural frameworks aimed at promoting human rights and the establishment of new complaint mechanisms for domestic workers and labourers. 72. Iraq commended efforts to bridge the gender pay gap. 73. Ireland welcomed the prioritization of women’s rights and gender equality, and appreciated efforts to integrate migrants. Ireland was concerned about obstacles faced by particular groups in attaining Cypriot nationality. 74. Israel was encouraged by the progress achieved in improving gender equality, including a significant decrease in the gender pay gap. Israel welcomed the implementation of the National Action Plan against Human Trafficking. 75. Italy praised efforts to promote cultural rights and protect cultural heritage. 76. Jordan expressed appreciation for the commitment of Cyprus to uphold fundamental freedoms, as crystallized in the various legislative, constitutional and structural amendments. 77. Kuwait praised efforts to integrate human rights in efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and commended efforts to ensure appropriate health care for children and protect them from violence and sexual abuse. 78. Kyrgyzstan was pleased to note efforts towards the empowerment of women, gender equality and the elimination of discrimination against women and efforts to protect the rights of the child. 79. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended Cyprus on progress made in implementing the recommendations made in the previous review cycle, including with regard to the promotion of gender equality and the rights of women and children. 80. Lebanon commended the establishment of mechanisms for joining the main international human rights instruments and promoting the protection of vulnerable groups. 7

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