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37.
Spain commended progress on women’s rights and the prevention of torture.
38.
Sri Lanka expressed appreciation for new strategies on gender and for diversity
policies.
39.
The State of Palestine commended the adoption of various strategies on human rights.
40.
The Sudan expressed appreciation for the establishment of the National Committee
for the Prevention of Torture.
41.
Sweden welcomed the positive steps taken regarding access to legal abortion.
42.
Switzerland commended the law on abortion and progress on the rights of LGBTIQ+
persons.
43.
The Syrian Arab Republic acknowledged challenges, in particular regarding the
implications of the external debt.
44.
Thailand welcomed the adoption of the National Action Plan for Combating Genderbased Violence for the period 2022–2024.
45.
Timor-Leste applauded the National Action Plan for Combating Gender-based
Violence.
46.
Togo welcomed measures to strengthen social cohesion and promote the right to
health.
47.
Turkmenistan commended the adoption of the Act on Minimum Climate Change
Adaptation and Mitigation Budgets.
48.
Ukraine welcomed the establishment of the National Committee for the Prevention of
Torture.
49.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland commended the drafting
of the comprehensive bill against institutional violence.
50.
The United States of America praised efforts to address criminal cases related to
atrocities committed during the period 1976–1983.
51.
Uruguay applauded the adoption of the Act on Access to Voluntary Interruption of
Pregnancy.
52.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela made recommendations.
53.
Viet Nam hailed initiatives to prevent gender-based violence and support victims of
such violence.
54.
Afghanistan welcomed the commitment of Argentina to the universal periodic review
process.
55.
Albania encouraged Argentina to appoint a head of the Office of the Ombudsperson
of the Nation.
56.
Algeria encouraged Argentina to intensify efforts in favour of vulnerable groups.
57.
Armenia expressed appreciation for measures to advance justice and reparations and
to address hate speech.
58.
Australia welcomed the appointment of the Minister for Women, Gender and
Diversity and the commitment to universal health care.
59.
Austria noted a gap between the legal framework and implementation in some areas.
60.
Azerbaijan commended measures to advance human rights protection for persons with
disabilities.
61.
The Bahamas applauded the adoption of the National Education Act and the
commitment to ensuring quality education.
62.
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Bahrain welcomed the efforts to eliminate hate crime, poverty and inequalities.
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