A/HRC/32/9 75. Sweden expressed concern about gender-based and sexual violence. It noted recent reports indicating that discrimination was widespread and that little effort was made to address human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 76. Switzerland noted the constructive cooperation of Paraguay with OHCHR, special procedures and other international organizations. It remained concerned at the criminalization of abortion in the case of rape or incest. 77. Tajikistan noted the consistent approach of Paraguay to the promotion and protection of human rights and its willingness to cooperate with international mechanisms and procedures. 78. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was concerned about the safety of journalists, persistent stereotypes of the role of women in society, and domestic violence. It requested additional information on the steps Paraguay planned to take in order to adopt the anti-discrimination law. 79. Turkey took note of the commitment to complete the process of appointing an Ombudsman. It called on Paraguay to prioritize the adoption of a law to combat all forms of discrimination. 80. Ukraine acknowledged the involvement of civil society organizations in the implementation of recommendations and encouraged Paraguay to provide resources for the participation of indigenous communities. 81. While welcoming efforts by the legislature to address discrimination, the United Kingdom urged Paraguay to adopt an anti-discrimination law. The United Kingdom requested additional information on human rights training provided to police and military personnel. 82. The United States of America remained concerned by corruption in the public and judicial sectors, and the persistence of gender-based violence and violence against journalists and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 83. Uruguay highlighted the establishment of the national mechanism for the prevention of torture and the online platform to monitor the implementation of the recommendations. It noted progress in terms of poverty reduction and increased transparency in governance. 84. Uzbekistan welcomed progress made in the implementation of recommendations, the adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan, the establishment of the national mechanism for the prevention of torture, the ratification of human rights instruments and cooperation with international human rights mechanisms. 85. Armenia commended Paraguay for its commitment to promoting truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-repetition, including through the recognition of past crimes and their condemnation. It noted progress in reducing poverty. 86. Algeria appreciated efforts to address trafficking in persons, eliminate bullying in public and private schools, combat acts of torture and forced disappearances, and reinforce the rights of indigenous peoples. 87. Angola appreciated the setting up of a system to monitor the implementation of recommendations. It encouraged Paraguay to further promote the civil and political rights of women. 88. The Dominican Republic underlined the implementation of various national action plans and urged Paraguay to continue working on the bill for the establishment of a ministry of justice and human rights. 9