A/HRC/48/4 71. Chile noted the implementation of the National Gender Policy and its Plan of Action (2010–2020). 72. China appreciated the establishment of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare and the plans in the areas of health and education. 73. Colombia asked whether Namibia had considered receiving technical assistance from OHCHR to make progress in implementing its policies to combat gender-based violence. 74. The Congo noted the improvements made in access to health, education and drinking water, and the cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms. 75. Costa Rica noted the efforts made in the fight against poverty and that Namibia recognized the various forms of discrimination against certain groups. 76. Côte d’Ivoire congratulated Namibia for the measures taken since the previous review to respect its human rights obligations. 77. Cuba acknowledged the efforts made in strengthening the constitutional and legislative framework and in implementing national development policies and plans. 78. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea noted the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan and the Fifth National Development Plan. 79. The Democratic Republic of the Congo noted the adoption of a national plan to combat gender-based violence. 80. Denmark expressed concern about infringements of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and the limited participation of indigenous people. 81. Djibouti welcomed the measures taken to strengthen the normative and institutional framework relating to human rights, the rule of law and democracy. 82. The Dominican Republic noted the progress made in improving the legal and institutional framework for promoting and protecting human rights. 83. Ecuador appreciated the report presented by Namibia and acknowledged the progress made since the previous review. 84. Egypt commended Namibia for repealing obsolete laws and for enacting legislation to combat human trafficking. 85. Estonia welcomed the establishment of a Children’s Advocate in the Office of the Ombudsman and adoption of the Child Care and Protection Act (3 of 2015). 86. Ethiopia noted the national agenda for children, the efforts made to mainstream the rights to health and education and the rehabilitation support provided for children with disabilities. 87. Fiji noted a reduction in the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and the efforts made to combat human trafficking. 88. Finland expressed its appreciation for the engagement of Namibia in the universal periodic review process. 89. France welcomed the progress made in protecting human rights, particularly in relation to combating gender-based violence. 90. Gabon noted the adoption of policies for the protection of human rights, including the National Gender Policy. 91. Georgia encouraged Namibia to accelerate its efforts aimed at gender parity and welcomed efforts to combat human trafficking. 92. Germany noted the efforts made to combat violence against women and protect the rights of children but remained concerned at the high rates of domestic violence. 93. Ghana welcomed the creation of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare and the adoption of the Whistleblower Protection Act (10 of 2017). 7