A/HRC/43/14 70. Botswana commended the State for having set up institutions such as the human rights office and gender units within government institutions. 71. Brazil congratulated the State on the progress made despite significant challenges and commended it for measures to demine and rehabilitate schools and hospitals. 72. Brunei Darussalam positively noted the introduction of a national strategy on health. 73. Bulgaria encouraged the adoption of measures to avoid the excessive use of force against those exercising their right to peaceful assembly. 74. Burkina Faso expressed concern about the ongoing violence against women and girls in spite of the efforts made. 75. Burundi commended the State for having adopted the poverty reduction strategy as part of the Iraq Vision 2030 to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. 76. Canada welcomed the reform of the security forces and the security services, and the repeal of the Jaafari Law on personal status issues. 77. Chad welcomed the establishment of the women’s empowerment division and the department of human rights. 78. Chile recognized efforts in the promotion and protection of all human rights. 79. China commended the State for its efforts to reduce poverty and positive contributions to international counter-terrorism efforts. 80. Croatia welcomed the electoral process but expressed concern about human rights violations during recent demonstrations. 81. Cuba acknowledged efforts to update legislation, and to develop policies and strategies with a social component. 82. Cyprus commended the State for the 2018 parliamentary elections and the election of 83 women to parliament. 83. Czechia expressed concern about the excessive use of force against protesters, which had resulted in many deaths. 84. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea commended the State for the progress made in relation to the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. 85. Denmark expressed concern about freedom of the press and the use of the death penalty. 86. The Dominican Republic acknowledged the establishment of human rights mechanisms and the development of national strategies. 87. Ecuador noted the adoption of the Comprehensive Educational Integration Act. 88. Saudi Arabia commended the State for its efforts to integrate human rights into the education system. 89. Latvia noted with appreciation the increasing role of women but expressed concern over the excessive use of force against protesters. 90. Ethiopia noted poverty alleviation measures and the national strategy for the advancement of women. 91. Fiji commended the State for having created the Women’s Empowerment Division of the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers and outlawed female genital mutilation. 92. Georgia noted steps taken to improve domestic legislation and acknowledged efforts to combat terrorism. 93. Germany expressed concern about violence against protesters, which had left 319 people dead. 94. Ghana acknowledged the establishment of a Women’s Empowerment Division and the adoption of the poverty reduction strategy. 6