A/HRC/46/11 during the second review cycle relating to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women had not been fully implemented. 31. China welcomed the constructive participation of Andorra in the universal periodic review and appreciated its achievements in promoting sustainable economic and social development. In addition, China noted the adoption of the National Equality Plan and several pieces of legislation, such as the Act on equal treatment and non-discrimination, aimed at promoting gender equality, combating various types of discrimination and protecting the rights of vulnerable groups. 32. Cuba praised Andorra on its efforts to increase inter-institutional coordination and cooperation on the prevention and fight against domestic and gender-based violence. 33. Cyprus complimented Andorra on its strong commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and on the concrete measures that the Government had taken to implement the country’s international human rights obligations, especially the establishment of a National Commission for the Prevention of Gender-based Violence. 34. Denmark commended Andorra on the creation of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Service. However, it noted that Andorra had an extremely restrictive legal framework with regard to abortion, which seriously restricted the bodily autonomy of women and girls. It also noted that the mandate of the Ombudsperson did not specifically include the issue of discrimination against women and girls. 35. The Dominican Republic appreciated the efforts made by Andorra to counteract violence against women, including the recent approval of the Act on the Eradication of Gender-based and Domestic Violence against Women. 36. Fiji congratulated Andorra on its achievements in implementing recommendations from the previous review cycles. It commended Andorra on enhancing the enjoyment of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, through the creation of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Service, and on the various legislative labour reforms, including measures to guarantee the right to work for the most vulnerable. 37. France saluted the recent advances made in the area of human rights, in particular the adoption in 2018 of the law on labour relations, which provided for four weeks of paternity leave. It also welcomed the use of audiovisual means of communication to encourage links between detainees and their families, particularly in the context of the health crisis. 38. Germany welcomed the progress made since the previous review. It commended Andorra on expanding the mandate of the Ombudsperson to encompass the fight against racism and intolerance. However, it remained concerned about the status of ratification of some international human rights treaties. 39. Honduras congratulated Andorra on its implementation of recommendations received during previous cycles of the universal periodic review, and in particular for its acceptance of the Convention against Discrimination in Education. 40. Iceland appreciated the national report of Andorra and the steps outlined therein and hoped for their continued implementation. In particular, it welcomed the adoption of Act No. 13/2019 on equal treatment and non-discrimination. 41. India welcomed the adoption in 2019 of a strategic plan for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and took positive note of the establishment of the National Equality Commission and the development of the National Equality Plan. 42. Indonesia commended Andorra on its efforts to ensure equality and nondiscrimination, particularly the adoption of the Act on equal treatment and nondiscrimination of 2019 and the imposition of tough sanctions on those found guilty of discrimination. It welcomed the national education strategy, which championed the values of democracy, cultural diversity, tolerance and justice within the national education curriculum. 43. Iraq thanked Andorra for its national report. It took note of the various national laws and plans reported by Andorra, which, if implemented, would improve the situation of human rights in many areas. GE.20-17726 5