A/HRC/27/16 43. Ecuador commended the commitment of Nicaragua to human rights, its programmes to eradicate illiteracy and improve education, and its efforts to eradicate poverty through the National Human Development Plan. Ecuador made recommendations. 44. Egypt noted measures taken to ensure citizens’ enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms and government efforts to address structural, legal, social, cultural and economic challenges. Egypt made recommendations. 45. El Salvador noted compliance with recommendations made previously. It applauded dialogue with human rights actors. It welcomed socioeconomic reforms, which focused on education and sociocultural affairs. It made recommendations. 46. Estonia noted the progress in women’s and children’s rights. It encouraged the efforts to fight gender-based violence, decriminalize abortion, reduce school dropout and adolescent pregnancy, and protect freedom of expression and opinion. Estonia made recommendations. 47. Ethiopia appreciated measures to strengthen the right to health, through family and community health care, and to protect the rights of women and children. It commended efforts to guarantee access to electricity. Ethiopia made recommendations. 48. Finland welcomed support for the protection of victims of rape or violence, but expressed concern that amendments to the Comprehensive Act against Violence towards Women weakened victim protection. Finland made recommendations. 49. France welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by Nicaragua. France made recommendations. 50. Germany noted criminal code amendments on violence against children, health care and access to education. It expressed concern about obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and deplored the lack of progress in decriminalizing abortion. Germany made recommendations. 51. Ghana noted the improved legal framework, particularly regarding women, persons with disabilities, migrants and persons of African descent. It commended the standing invitations issued to special procedures. Ghana made recommendations. 52. Guatemala welcomed efforts to eradicate poverty and to reduce hunger and insecurity. It shared concerns about poor birth registration, particularly of indigenous children and children of African descent. Guatemala made a recommendation. 53. The Holy See commended institutional strengthening, increased access to education, food, health care, potable water, adequate sewage treatment and housing, and poverty reduction efforts. It encouraged wider participation in decision-making. It made recommendations. 54. Angola applauded efforts to improve human rights and to increase women’s participation in politics, expressing concern about gender inequality, especially among indigenous women and in rural areas. Angola made a recommendation. 55. Hungary welcomed human rights training for public officials but was concerned about human rights violations by police authorities. It deplored legislative amendments weakening protection for women victims of violence. Hungary made recommendations. 56. India commended poverty reduction through the Zero Hunger programme and measures to guarantee access to health care and education. It welcomed the adoption of the Act on Public Information. India made recommendations. 7