A/HRC/34/4 54. The Congo noted the efforts to harmonize legislation with international instruments. It encouraged Togo to strengthen its human rights institutions and its cooperation with the human rights mechanisms. 55. Côte d’Ivoire welcomed the Law on the National Human Rights Commission, the new Criminal Code and the adoption of strategies aimed at accelerating growth and promoting employment. It was concerned about the underrepresentation of women in decision-making and the protection of civil society actors. 56. Cuba welcomed the efforts to harmonize national legislation with ratified international human rights instruments, the adoption of national and sectoral human rights policies and programmes and the ratification of international treaties. It welcomed the Law on the National Human Rights Commission and the strategy on accelerated growth and employment promotion. 57. Djibouti welcomed the ratification of international human rights treaties and the Law on the National Human Rights Commission. It encouraged Togo to combat sexual violence, early marriage, ill-treatment of girls and female genital mutilation, and to eliminate corruption in administration and in the judicial system. 58. Egypt noted the efforts to promote human rights and to implement the recommendations from the first review cycle. It also noted the focus on social development, combating poverty and developing the education sector. Egypt welcomed the submission of reports to treaty bodies. 59. Ethiopia commended Togo for identifying priority areas in the promotion and protection of human rights. It noted the efforts to enhance the normative and institutional framework, as well as the Accelerated Growth and Employment Creation Strategy for 2013-2017. 60. Mexico noted the adoption of the law amending the definition of torture to bring it into line with the Convention against Torture. It was concerned about discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Mexico asked about the progress and challenges in the implementation of the birth registration plan for 2013-2017. 61. Gabon noted the adoption of the new Criminal Code, which integrates a gender perspective and prohibits child labour and human trafficking. It also noted the adoption of the Individuals and Family Code, which prohibits customary practices constituting violence and discrimination against women. 62. Georgia noted with satisfaction the enactment of the new Criminal Code and the Individuals and Family Code and the ratification of the Convention against Discrimination in Education and the Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons. It encouraged Togo to issue a standing invitation to the special procedure mandate holders. 63. Germany noted progress made since the 2011 universal periodic review of Togo, in particular the criminalization of torture. 64. Ghana noted with satisfaction the measures taken to ensure equal access by men and women to education and inclusive education for persons with disabilities. 65. Switzerland welcomed the new Criminal Code while expressing concern about restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and on the work of journalists and human rights defenders, as well as precarious detention conditions and overcrowding in prisons. It noted allegations of persistent malnutrition, unhealthiness and ill-treatment in detention centres. 66. Guatemala noted the efforts to strengthen the judiciary. However, it was concerned about the lack of independence of the judiciary, access to justice and impunity. 8 GE.16-23163