A/HRC/22/13 53. Ukraine commended Zambia on its constitutional reform, with particular attention to the rights of the child, persons with disabilities, women and other vulnerable sectors of the community. It recognized the threat of the HIV/AIDS epidemic spread and encouraged Zambia to strengthen its efforts to combat this threat. Ukraine made a recommendation. 54. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland expressed concern over prison conditions and the continued existence of the death penalty. It welcomed the creation of the Ministry of Gender. It encouraged Zambia to continue addressing gender inequalities and gender-based balance; improve enforcement of the employment law; and legislate to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. It made recommendations. 55. The United States of America commended the peaceful change in power in 2011 while expressing concern over the infringement of freedom of assembly. It noted the absence of a legal framework for the Technical Committee charged with constitutional reform. It praised efforts to combat corruption yet raised concerns about the very low number of investigations and convictions. It made recommendations. 56. Uruguay welcomed the progress made by Zambia in combating gender-based violence; the adoption of the anti-human trafficking Act and the open invitation extended by Zambia to all special procedures mandate holders. However, the CEDAW committee noted the negative impact of the dual legal system given that in practice customary law prevailed. Uruguay made recommendations. 57. Zimbabwe noted the commitment of Zambia to fulfil its human rights obligations. It commended its open invitation to special procedures and recognized the three ensuing missions to Zambia. It acknowledged the efforts made and challenges faced by Zambia. Zimbabwe made recommendations. 58. Algeria noted the strengthened framework to protect human rights and the establishment of a Technical Committee to draft a new constitution. It welcomed the priorities of Zambia on education, health, agriculture, local authorities and housing. It urged international support for Zambia. Algeria made recommendations. 59. Angola congratulated Zambia for the 2010-2020 human rights action plan. It recognized measures to improve prison conditions and laws to combat gender-based violence, human trafficking, protect persons with disabilities and provide free primary and secondary education. Angola welcomed the accession by Zambia to certain international human rights instruments. It made a recommendation. 60. Argentina welcomed the creation of the Ministry of Gender and Child Development. It commended Zambia on the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Argentina made recommendations. 61. Australia noted the abolitionist stance of Zambia yet expressed concern over the continued existence of the death penalty. It acknowledged the country’s constitutional review process and encouraged it to enshrine human rights in law. Australia expressed concern over the criminalization of consensual same-sex relationships. It made recommendations. 62. Bangladesh commended the implementation of 1st cycle UPR recommendations and the adoption of human rights laws. It commended the priority given to education, health and agriculture. It raised concerns over poverty and HIV/AIDS. Bangladesh noted the need for international support and requested information on the expectations of Zambia from the international community to complement national efforts. 63. Belarus noted reports on human rights problems in several areas, including poverty and children’s rights. It expressed concern about, inter alia, the sexual abuse of children, 9