A/HRC/44/10 113. As of 2018, Armenian language classes had been organized for children of asylum seekers and refugees with a view to ensuring their successful enrolment in schools. The low enrolment rate of Yazidi girls in high schools was an issue of concern. Awareness-raising campaigns on the importance of education for girls had been regularly organized among the representatives of the Yazidi community, with the participation of local non-governmental organizations. 114. In addition, over the coming two years, inclusive education would be introduced in all regions of the country. Currently, it was present in 7 of the 11 regions. 115. Albania commended Armenia on the signature of key international human rights instruments. 116. Algeria welcomed the signature of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. 117. Argentina encouraged the swift ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 118. Australia commended the reduction in instances of corruption, the increase in media freedom and the definition of torture in the Criminal Code in line with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. 119. Austria commended Armenia on its increased efforts to combat domestic violence. It was concerned about reports of harassment, threats of violence, hate speech and intimidation against human rights defenders. 120. Azerbaijan strongly rejected references to Azerbaijan in the national report of Armenia. It stated that according to the relevant United Nations language reflected in Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, all references to “Nagorno-Karabakh” in the report should be read as “the Nagorno-Karabakh region of the Republic of Azerbaijan”. 121. The Bahamas commended actions taken in the fight against trafficking in persons and welcomed the strengthening of the Human Rights Defender’s mandate. 122. Bahrain welcomed efforts to improve the constitutional mechanisms to protect human rights. 123. Belarus noted the reform of the judicial system and the creation of national structures for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. 124. Belgium was encouraged by efforts and progress on freedom of expression, including freedom of the press. It remained concerned about the issue of violence against women. 125. Brazil made recommendations. 126. Brunei Darussalam noted the steps taken to ensure inclusive economic growth and job creation and to fight poverty. 127. Bulgaria acknowledged the steps taken towards equality between women and men and the empowerment of women, particularly in the information and communications technology sector. 128. Cambodia welcomed the priority that Armenia attached to the adoption of legislation to fight corruption. 129. Canada welcomed the significant increase in press freedom. Canada stressed the necessity to further strengthen the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary. 130. Chile recognized the efforts made by Armenia to prevent domestic violence and cooperate with the United Nations human rights mechanisms. 131. China appreciated the efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda, eliminate poverty, increase employment and develop health and education. 132. Croatia encouraged Armenia to create sustainable programmes that support families and parenting. 9