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76.
The Plurinational State of Bolivia welcomed the digital transformation initiatives in
the provision of public services, as well as the organization of the National Discriminatory
Law Review Forum.
77.
Brazil praised poverty eradication measures, however, it noted the lack of a clear law
allowing women to pass their nationality on to their children on an equal basis with men.
78.
Brunei Darussalam highlighted the establishment of the Climate Change and
Environmental Advisory Unit and the enactment of the Disaster Risk Management Act.
79.
Bulgaria acknowledged efforts to eliminate discrimination against women and girls,
address domestic violence and strengthen the protection of children and persons with
disabilities.
80.
Cabo Verde commended the adoption of the Disaster Risk Management Act and the
ratification of the Convention against Torture.
81.
Canada encouraged the Bahamas to continue efforts to end discrimination based on
sexual orientation and gender identity.
82.
Chile welcomed the measures implemented to improve living conditions for persons
deprived of liberty and the ratification of the Convention against Torture.
83.
China commended the remarkable achievements of the Bahamas in tackling the
impact of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing the 2030 Agenda,
eliminating poverty, promoting employment and education and reducing crime rates.
84.
Colombia highlighted the efforts made to ensure that the citizens affected by
Hurricane Dorian received the necessary services in terms of medical assistance, food,
housing and hygiene.
85.
Costa Rica applauded the incorporation of the Nelson Mandela Rules in the
penitentiary system, the progress realized in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
and the promotion of decent work.
86.
Croatia commended the efforts to eliminate violence against women, although it
expressed concern about the persistence of deep-rooted discriminatory stereotypes against
women and girls.
87.
Cuba recognized the strong commitment of the Bahamas to implement the 2030
Agenda and to the promotion of human rights.
88.
Cyprus welcomed the ratification of the Convention against Torture, and the efforts
made to combat trafficking in persons and to transmit citizenship to children.
89.
The Dominican Republic congratulated the Bahamas on its ratification of the
Convention against Torture and the creation of a unit on climate change.
90.
Ecuador highlighted the ratification of the Convention against Torture and the
establishment of a unit on sexual crime in the Attorney General’s Office.
91.
Egypt highlighted the actions to provide aid to the victims of Hurricane Dorian and to
those who suffered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
92.
Fiji commended the commitment of the Bahamas to promote the rights and
fundamental freedoms of all its people and to realize the 2030 Agenda.
93.
Finland commended the ratification of the Convention against Torture.
94.
France welcomed the ratification of the Convention against Torture and the
cooperation of the Bahamas with United Nations entities.
95.
The Gambia commended efforts to address gender-based violence and enforce the
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
96.
Georgia welcomed the ratification of the Convention against Torture and the
establishment of the Domestic Violence and Counselling Unit and the Inter-Ministry
Committee on Trafficking in Persons.
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