A/HRC/36/11 67. Uruguay noted the efforts made by Brazil to improve birth registration and encouraged Brazil to continue those efforts. It expressed concern about proposed constitutional amendments seeking to reduce the age of criminal responsibility. 68. Uzbekistan noted the efforts made by Brazil to reduce poverty, promote social equality and combat violence against women, and the adoption of the human rights indicators. 69. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela was concerned at the human rights situation in Brazil, in particular at widespread corruption, increasing discrimination against indigenous people and people of African descent, and sexual harassment against children. 70. Albania commended steps taken by Brazil to design policies to fight poverty and help families in need. It invited Brazil to further strengthen its human rights mechanisms. 71. Algeria welcomed progress made by Brazil to improve the rights of children, women, indigenous people and people of African descent, and encouraged it to continue its efforts. 72. Angola recognized that Brazil had established an observatory system for follow-up to the recommendations of the international human rights mechanisms. It commended Brazil for its programmes aimed at reducing poverty, such as Bolsa Família. 73. Argentina welcomed the adoption of the law criminalizing femicide, and efforts to combat discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 74. Armenia welcomed measures taken to reduce poverty, protect children living in the street, promote the right to truth and reconciliation, and combat modern slavery and child labour. 75. Australia was concerned that economic recession created a challenging environment for human rights in Brazil. It welcomed the appointment of family violence judges in every state of Brazil. 76. Austria commended Brazil for the adoption of the law on femicide. It encouraged Brazil to implement the recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples. 77. Azerbaijan welcomed legislative measures taken by Brazil to enhance access to justice, and progress made in combating modern slavery and human trafficking. 78. The Bahamas welcomed progress made by Brazil to reduce poverty, implement development strategies, and combat modern slavery and inequalities among men and women in the labour market. 79. Bahrain noted with satisfaction the number of recommendations accepted by Brazil, especially those aimed at eliminating racial discrimination and at income inequality. 80. Bangladesh noted the efforts made by Brazil to reduce disparities and considered it especially important that it continue preserving the rights of indigenous peoples. 81. Belgium congratulated Brazil on the adoption of its first National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. 82. Bhutan noted the steps taken by Brazil to strengthen its legal and institutional human rights framework, reduce poverty and promote social equity. 83. Botswana commended Brazil for its measures to reduce poverty and improve social security. It noted areas of concern, including police violence. 84. Burkina Faso welcomed the achievements of Brazil in the field of birth registration and welcomed its efforts in promoting human rights education. 85. Cabo Verde commended the positive measures taken by Brazil since the last universal periodic review and encouraged it to continue its progress despite current difficulties. 86. Canada recognized the achievements of Brazil regarding social, economic and cultural rights, in particular the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger. 7