A/HRC/43/2 the recommendations made by Solomon Islands and wished Fiji success in improving the lives of its people through promotion and protection of human rights. 538. Afghanistan appreciated the full support of Fiji for recommendations made by it to strengthen mechanisms to protect victims of trafficking and continue its efforts aimed at disaster preparedness. It acknowledged the lead that Fiji had taken to adopt policies aimed at protecting citizen’s rights in the face of climate change and natural disasters. It hoped that Fiji would continue to consider the recommendation of Afghanistan to incorporate special provisions for refugee and asylum-seeking children as well as family reunification into its Immigration Act. 539. Barbados stated that the commitment of Fiji to raise awareness of climate change and its impact on the enjoyment of human rights must be commended. It took note of the effort extended and the commitment made to continue to address the challenges faced by women and girls as they sought to enjoy full and equal societal participation, free of discrimination and violence. 540. Botswana welcomed the strong commitment of Fiji to tackle climate change at the international and national levels, including through the adoption of a comprehensive National Adaptation Plan that ensured an inclusive, systematic and strategic approach to climate adaptation and building disaster resilience. It took note of efforts on the extensive work undertaken in conforming to the 2013 Constitution, particularly on ensuring the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. 541. China appreciated efforts to promote economic and social development, cope with the negative impact of climate change, carry out poverty alleviation and welfare programs, develop education and health care and protect the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. 542. Cuba urged Fiji to continue making efforts to ensure the well-being of its population in the face of the threats of climate change and natural disasters, as well as to strengthen the accessibility and quality of health services. 543. Egypt noted efforts to further promote and protect human rights particularly in the face of climate change and natural disasters and the special attention that Fiji pays to vulnerable groups, in particular persons with disabilities. It appreciated that Fiji had accepted the vast majority of recommendations, including those made by Egypt. 544. Guyana applauded the continued commitment of Fiji to complying with human rights obligations and the United Nations mechanism. It encouraged Fiji to continue working with national stakeholders to ensure the full implementation of accepted recommendations. 545. Haiti appreciated the acceptance by Fiji of the two recommendations made by it, regarding the use of mining revenues for further economic and social development, and the implementation of a universal basic income in order to reduce inequalities. It recognized the progress made by Fiji in the promotion and protection of human rights both internally and in its capacity as a member of the Human Rights Council. 546. The Islamic Republic of Iran acknowledged the challenges that Fiji was facing, particularly natural disasters related to climate change and their adverse impact on endeavours to promote and protect human rights in the country. It took note of the efforts made to strengthen the social protection system in order to ensure that people who were suffering directly from climate change would receive sufficient support. 547. Libya welcomed efforts of Fiji in signing up to human rights treaties. It noted that Fiji was persevering in fighting structural discrimination. GE. 87