A/HRC/41/2 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 577. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Uruguay, 13 delegations made statements.** 578. Madagascar congratulated Uruguay for accepting a considerable number of recommendations during the 32nd session of Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review in January 2019 and encouraged Uruguay to continue its efforts in promotion and protection of human rights. It noted with satisfaction the actions taken by Uruguay and urged the Government to strengthen measures to combat discrimination based on race and sexual identity and apply strictly the law on preventing and combating trafficking in persons. 579. Mexico recognized the progress achieved by Uruguay, in particular, the creation the Inter-agency Committee to Prevent and Combat Trafficking in Persons and adoption of a relevant national action plan. It welcomed that Uruguay accepted all 226 recommendations, including recommendations made by Mexico on sexual and reproductive health, education and indigenous peoples, some of which were in the process of implementation. Mexico encouraged Uruguay to continue implementation of all recommendations. 580. Oman commended Uruguay for the cooperative approach it had taken towards the universal periodic review and for accepting recommendations made by Oman. It wished Uruguay more progress and prosperity. 581. Pakistan commended Uruguay for accepting all recommendations made during the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review session in January 2019. It appreciated the commitment of Pakistan to gender equality and noted in particular the efforts of the National Gender Counsel. 582. The Russian Federation noted positively that Uruguay had accepted all its recommendations concerning the need for improvement of the penitentiary system, bringing its legislation in compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, adoption of a comprehensive law introducing criminal liability for all acts of violence against women. Nevertheless, it remained concerned about the continuous increase in the number of persons in detention and cases of violence in detention centres. 583. Tunisia appreciated the approach taken by Uruguay to involve the civil society in all matters concerning human rights. It also welcomed the adoption of a legislation to consolidate legislative and constitutional framework on human rights. It commended Uruguay for accepting all recommendations during the universal periodic review, demonstrating its firm commitment to human rights. 584. UN Women welcomed the efforts of Uruguay to advance women’s rights, including important normative and public policy milestones. It expressed its willingness to support in areas, such as eradicating femicide and providing resources for implementation of legislation on gender-based violence; tackling trafficking and exploitation of persons; increasing the representation of women in political and public life and addressing unequal working conditions; eliminating discrimination and stereotypes against women, particularly ** The statements of the delegations that were unable to deliver them owing to time constraints which were made available are posted on the extranet of the Human Rights Council, at https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/41Session/Pages/default.aspx 95