A/HRC/38/4 119. Bhutan commended France for ensuring the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. 120. The Plurinational State of Bolivia welcomed the commitment to combating human trafficking, and the ratification of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 121. Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomed the national action plan to combat human trafficking. 122. Botswana welcomed the National Action Plan to Combat Racism and AntiSemitism. 123. Brazil congratulated France for legislating on gender equality, and for combating discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 124. Bulgaria commended the legislation against discrimination, and efforts to ensure education for all children. 125. Burkina Faso called on France to withdraw its reservations to international human rights instruments. 126. Canada welcomed the promotion of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and the recognition of children born to them. 127. The Central African Republic called upon France to pursue its efforts to improve the effectiveness of human rights. 128. Chad congratulated France on combating radicalization and terrorism, and on legislating on the rights of foreigners. 129. Chile expressed concerned at administrative difficulties facing asylum seekers in France. 130. China expressed concern at the fact that minority groups in France still faced discrimination, despite efforts to combat violence, racism and anti-Semitism. 131. The Congo welcomed the legal framework on business and human rights. 132. Costa Rica noted efforts to fight racism, anti-Semitism, xenophobia and racial discrimination. 133. Côte d’Ivoire congratulated France on its commitment to human rights institutions, and on its legislative reforms. 134. Cyprus welcomed measures to prevent discrimination, and the law on gender equality. 135. Denmark praised progress on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex rights, and the constitutional guarantee of children’s interests. 136. Ecuador congratulated France for combating both impunity in business and human trafficking, and for promoting gender parity. 137. Egypt commended France for fighting racism and xenophobia, and for adopting a national action plan to combat human trafficking. 138. Estonia welcomed efforts to curb violence against women and children. 139. Finland was concerned that children and adults with disabilities faced multiple barriers in accessing education on an equal basis with others. 140. Gabon welcomed measures to ensure the rights of vulnerable groups, and to combat terrorism, racism and poverty. 141. Mexico recognized progress in combating racism and anti-Semitism. 142. Morocco welcomed measures to combat religious intolerance, hate speech and all forms of discrimination. GE.18-05727 9