A/HRC/32/7 114. Malaysia noted the adoption of the Child Protection Act and a plan for the period 2015-2010 on preventing violence, and the creation of the Ombudsman for Children. It noted that its recommendations of the first review had been accepted by Estonia. Malaysia made recommendations. 115. Costa Rica highlighted the incorporation of human rights education in the curriculum and appreciated efforts to improve legislation to combat torture. It expressed concern at the persistence of gender violence and sexual abuses, as well as the continuing gender pay gap. Costa Rica made recommendations. 116. Croatia commended the adoption of the new Child Protection Act and further strengthening of protection of the rights of the child. It was pleased that Estonia had fulfilled its commitment to enact a new law explicitly prohibiting corporal punishment. Croatia made recommendations. 117. Cuba highlighted the efforts made by Estonia in improving its gender equality indicators and the rights of women. It noted that several United Nations treaty bodies, and regional and non-governmental organizations, had expressed their concerns over continuing economic inequality, high unemployment rates and discrimination in employment affecting ethnic minorities. Cuba made recommendations. 118. The Czech Republic made recommendations. 119. Djibouti applauded the efforts of Estonia to implement recommendations from the first review. It was pleased with the decision to incorporate human rights in the school curriculum. It called upon Estonia to redouble its efforts to promote and protect human rights. Djibouti made recommendations. 120. In conclusion, the delegation expressed its gratitude to all States that had contributed to the discussion during the interactive dialogue. All comments and recommendations would be given due consideration by the Government, and recommendations accepted by Estonia would be thoroughly implemented. The follow-up to the review would become an essential part of the work of national institutions involved in the protection of human rights. 121. The delegation reaffirmed the commitment of Estonia to continue promoting and protecting human rights and stated that the universal periodic review mechanism remained a useful part of that work. As part of the follow-up to the review, Estonia would continue its efforts to become a party to the remaining international human rights instruments, including the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Convention against Discrimination in Education. Estonia would adopt and implement a development and action plan in the areas of employment, social protection, inclusion, gender equality and equal opportunities for the period 2016–2023. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations** 122. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue and listed below have been examined by Estonia and enjoy the support of Estonia: 122.1 Sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (Turkey); ** The conclusions and recommendations have not been edited. 15

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