A/HRC/43/4 25. Angola noted strengthened partnerships with African countries of origin and transit, on migration. 26. Argentina celebrated the signing of the Safe Schools Declaration and the accompanying guidelines. 27. Armenia valued the drafting by Italy of the National Anti-Trafficking Action Plan for 2019–2021. 28. Australia commended measures adopted to improve gender equality, including Law No. 120/2011 which required increased representation of women on the boards of companies. 29. Austria acknowledged the importance that Italy traditionally attached to the protection of minorities. 30. Azerbaijan noted the adoption by Italy of the National Action Plan against Racism, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance. 31. The Bahamas noted the efforts of Italy in countering violence against women, including the National Strategic Plan on Male Violence against Women 2017–2020. 32. Bahrain commended the acceptance by Italy of the majority of the recommendations from the second review cycle. 33. Bangladesh commended the strides made in promoting women’s empowerment, and in advancing the rights of children and persons with disabilities. 34. Belarus welcomed the adoption of national plans, including to counter racial discrimination and human trafficking. 35. Belgium congratulated Italy on the progress made since its previous universal periodic review. 36. Bhutan appreciated the establishment of the National Authority for the Rights of Persons Detained or Deprived of Liberty. 37. The Plurinational State of Bolivia commended the implementation of the Plan of Action to Combat Labour Exploitation in Agriculture. 38. Botswana commended Italy for adopting the National Action Plan against Racism, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance. 39. Brazil welcomed the accession of Italy to the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. 40. Bulgaria acknowledged the representation of women in the Italian Parliament, which had increased to 35.4 per cent. 41. Burkina Faso encouraged Italy to continue its engagement in support of human rights, especially for asylum seekers. 42. Canada welcomed the legalization of same-sex civil unions and the adoption of legislation to combat violence against women. 43. Chile welcomed the adoption of the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. 44. Pakistan welcomed the delegation of Italy and thanked it for the presentation of the national report. 45. Colombia welcomed the presentation of the national report of Italy. 46. The Congo welcomed the adoption of the National Action Plan against Racism, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance. 47. Costa Rica was concerned about the criminalization of non-governmental organizations for saving persons from the sea. 48. Croatia welcomed the adoption of the Extraordinary National Plan of Action against Sexual and Gender-based Violence. 4