A/HRC/42/14 118. France was concerned about inter-ethnic violence. 119. Gabon welcomed measures for persons with disabilities, despite the challenges. 120. Georgia welcomed the decision to establish the national mechanism for reporting and follow-up. 121. Germany commended Ethiopia for releasing political prisoners and for the reforms recently initiated. 122. Ghana commended Ethiopia for committing to upholding human rights and good governance. 123. Greece welcomed the increased representation of women in political life. 124. Guyana commended Ethiopia for its efforts to address poverty and to reach vulnerable sectors of society. 125. Haiti noted the efforts made to promote human rights and to improve the living conditions of its people. 126. The Holy See noted the efforts made in the areas of education, health and working conditions. 127. Honduras commended Ethiopia for its efforts to reduce poverty through the second Growth and Transformation Plan. 128. Hungary noted that Ethiopia was a party to seven core international human rights treaties. 129. Iceland welcomed the steps taken to advance gender equality and women’s rights. 130. India noted the capacity-building measures that had been taken. 131. Indonesia welcomed the second Growth and Transformation Plan. 132. The Islamic Republic of Iran noted the cooperation with the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission. 133. Iraq welcomed the efforts made to protect human rights and to implement the recommendations made at the previous review. 134. Ireland urged Ethiopia to ensure prompt, impartial and thorough investigations into human rights violations. 135. Israel commended the State’s adoption of national strategies and policies, including on gender equality and girls’ education. 136. Italy appreciated the State’s commitment to end female genital mutilation and child marriage by 2025. 137. Japan welcomed the progress made on the empowerment of women, the protection of refugees, and civil and political rights. 138. Jordan welcomed the adoption of the 2016–2020 human rights plan and other plans and programmes. 139. Kazakhstan welcomed the reforms undertaken, including on strengthening the protection of human rights and widening democratic space. 140. Kenya noted the establishment of a national mechanism for reporting and follow-up and the government reform agenda on human rights. 141. Kuwait noted the implementation of the national human rights action plan. 142. Kyrgyzstan welcomed the achievements in addressing gender equality. 143. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended Ethiopia for the implementation of the national social protection policy. 144. Latvia noted the acceptance of several requests made by special procedures to visit the country. 8