A/HRC/42/7 102. Denmark commended Portugal for its approval of the National Strategy for Equality and Non-Discrimination, encompassing a plan of action for equality between women and men. 103. Djibouti hailed the adoption by Portugal of human rights instruments, including the Strategic Plan for Migration (2015–2020) and the National Strategy for Equality and NonDiscrimination (2018–2030). 104. Ecuador underscored efforts to fight racial discrimination, ensure children’s rights and combat gender-based violence and human trafficking, including the Fourth National Plan against Trafficking in Human Beings. 105. Egypt highlighted national plans to integrate Roma communities and provide adequate housing aiming at fighting the adverse impacts of the economic crisis, and efforts to combat discrimination. 106. El Salvador welcomed the ratification of the Kampala amendments to the Rome Statue. 107. Fiji noted the absence of information in the national report on domestic initiatives to address the causes and effects of climate change. 108. Finland commended progress made in the protection of human rights, and in the implementation of recommendations made during previous review cycles. 109. France welcomed progress made since the previous review, especially regarding gender equality, adoption rights for same-sex couples and measures to fight harassment. 110. Georgia welcomed the submission of a midterm report and encouraged Portugal to continue that practice. However, it noted that trafficking in women and children remained a challenge. 111. Germany appreciated measures to fight against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and steps to combat domestic violence. 112. Ghana welcomed the progress made by Portugal in terms of awareness-raising initiatives to enhance the visibility of human rights. 113. Greece commended Portugal for the adoption of its National Plans against Trafficking in Human Beings and the National Strategy for Equality and NonDiscrimination. 114. Honduras commended the elaboration of national plans and the development of national human rights indicators on the right to education and the prevention of violence against women. 115. Iceland welcomed the adoption of the Portuguese Equal Pay Law and applauded Portugal for being a champion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex rights. 116. India welcomed the National Commission for the Promotion of the Rights and Protection of Children and Young People, and measures to combat discrimination against women. 117. Indonesia welcomed the adoption of the Third and Fourth National Plans against Trafficking in Human Beings and the Strategic Plan for Migration. 118. The Islamic Republic of Iran expressed concern about discrimination against refugees, migrants, Roma, Muslims and persons of African descent, and children subjected to trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. 119. Iraq welcomed the two National Plans against Trafficking in Human Beings, and the two actions plans to implement Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). 120. Ireland commended Portugal for the adoption of comprehensive policy instruments, such as the National Strategy for Equality and Non-Discrimination, and for mainstreaming human rights through its national administration. 9

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