A/HRC/22/4 torture and the low number of investigations into such crimes. Belarus made recommendations. 34. Cyprus commended Argentina’s efforts to combat impunity for past human rights violations, particularly in the period between 1976 and 1983. Cyprus thanked Argentina for its contribution to the development of the right to truth as an autonomous right and for sponsoring resolutions on the right to truth, all of which have been adopted by consensus, in the Council. Cyprus made recommendations. 35. Ecuador recognized the achievements in employment, social security, pension rate adjustments and universal access to health. It highlighted the improved education system and increased budgets for school infrastructure. It recognized the role of women at all levels. Ecuador welcomed progress made in defending human rights of migrants, including in the legislative and regulatory framework. Ecuador made recommendations. 36. France noted Argentina’s ratification of ICCPR-OP2 and the Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons (CRPD). France welcomed Argentina’s combat against enforced disappearances and its inclusion in the Criminal Code; its justice and memory work; and its political will to complete the trials on atrocities committed during the dictatorship. It congratulated Argentina’s law on violence against women but was concerned about sexual and reproductive rights’ restrictions. It made recommendations. 37. Germany commended Argentina for its continued commitment to ensuring the highest respect for human rights in the country. Germany noted with appreciation Argentina’s efforts to come to terms with the past of the military dictatorship. Germany made recommendations, including with reference to the media and press as well as to recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur on adequate housing. 38. Greece commended Argentina for the Gender Identity Act and the amendment of the Civil Code which promote significantly the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) people and asked about other intended measures to combat discrimination against LGBT people in practice. Greece also welcomed measures taken to address violence against women and positive efforts regarding the rights of indigenous peoples. Greece made recommendations. 39. Honduras recognized Argentina’s cooperation with the international human rights system, highlighting the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OP-CAT). Honduras commended the measures taken to bring the juvenile criminal system in line with international human rights standards and the Act 26,061on Comprehensive protection of the rights of boys, girls and adolescents, encouraging Argentina to strengthen its follow-up programme to implement such instruments. Honduras made recommendations. 40. Hungary congratulated Argentina for progress on the rights of persons with disabilities and commended improved prison conditions. It expressed concern over lack of separation between different types of inmates. Hungary welcomed the bill to establish a national mechanism for the prevention of torture and requested more information and proposed the sharing of best practices. It requested information on why Argentina was not party to the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. Hungary made recommendations. 41. India noted laws passed to ensure the rights of citizens and was encouraged by innovative initiatives in education. India, while acknowledging the efforts in promoting women’s rights, noted the equal importance of bridging the gap between legislation and reality. India commended Argentina on improved prison conditions. India made a recommendation. 7

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