A/HRC/48/14 delegation recognized that there was a need for a shift in the attitude of society towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community, and noted that the Cabinet had approved the creation of a Law Reform Commission whose work would include addressing matters regarding sexual orientation and gender identity, including the issue of same-sex marriages. 70. The delegation stated that Seychelles continued to make great efforts in the fight against human trafficking. The National Coordinating Committee on Trafficking in Persons was being restructured to increase its efficiency and a hotline had been set up to report possible cases of trafficking. The delegation also noted the adoption in 2019 of the National Labour Migration Policy, and stated that training on human trafficking and child exploitation had been provided to the law enforcement officers of the Employment Department. The Employment Department conducted unannounced labour inspections in all sectors, including the fishing, tourism and construction industries, where migrant workers were concentrated. A new national action plan on trafficking in persons for 2021–2023 was being drafted and was expected to be finalized by July or August of 2021. 71. The Seychelles Media Commission Act 2010 ensured the independence of the Seychelles Media Commission, making provision for the transparent appointment of its board and promoting plurality of the media. The Commission would conduct a participatory process to identify legislative gaps and help protect media practitioners. The delegation further noted that the number of media outlets had increased since the last review. 72. In 2020, Seychelles had adopted specific legislation on domestic violence in order to criminalize it, protect victims and ensure training of service providers. Seychelles was aware that combating domestic violence required a shift in societal attitudes and stressed that law enforcement authorities, service providers and the judiciary remained determined to tackle this problem. Additionally, Seychelles had formulated the draft National Gender Action Plan 2019–2023, which was currently being reviewed to take into account the COVID-19 context. 73. Finally, the delegation noted that the practice of abortion in Seychelles was based on specific medical criteria and was carried out under the authorization of the Ministry of Health. It also noted that the planned Law Reform Commission might address this matter. 74. Vanuatu noted that Seychelles had introduced many international human rights principles in its legislative framework. It encouraged Seychelles to undertake all efforts to protect human rights, in particular the rights of children, women and persons with disabilities. 75. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the legislative progress to provide all students with equal educational opportunities and to protect the rights of children and women through the prohibition of corporal punishment and domestic violence. 76. Viet Nam welcomed the efforts of Seychelles to implement the recommendations accepted under the second cycle of the universal periodic review. It noted the measures taken to promote and protect the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. 77. Zambia thanked the delegation of Seychelles for its comprehensive national report and the update provided. 78. Zimbabwe highlighted the enactment by Seychelles of the Access to Information Act, the Seychelles Human Rights Commission Act, the Children (Amendment) Act and the Domestic Violence Act. 79. Angola commended Seychelles for its engagement against climate change, its recent initiatives to reform the judiciary and modernize the prison system, and its measures to fight human trafficking. 80. Argentina congratulated Seychelles on enacting the law establishing the Seychelles Human Rights Commission, in 2018. 81. Australia commended Seychelles on its establishment of an independent human rights commission and of the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission, and on the passage in 2020 of the Domestic Violence Act. 7