A/HRC/48/4 94. Greece noted the efforts made to ensure freedom of expression and the remarkable progress made in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS. 95. Guyana commended Namibia for the progress achieved in meeting its human rights obligations. 96. Haiti noted the progress made in addressing HIV/AIDS and maintaining a stable democratic and economic structure. 97. Iceland welcomed the number of human rights-related policies and laws adopted and the institutions established since the previous review. 98. India welcomed the near achievement of gender parity in Parliament and the enactment of the Basic Education Act (3 of 2020). 99. Indonesia welcomed the achievements and good practices undertaken, particularly in the areas of women’s empowerment and human rights education. 100. The Islamic Republic of Iran noted the progress made in increasing access to education for women and girls and welcomed the prevention and combating of torture bill. 101. Iraq appreciated the efforts made to combat HIV/AIDS and human trafficking and to increase access to safe drinking water. 102. Ireland noted the establishment of a Children’s Advocate in the Ombudsman’s Office and the Child Care and Protection Act (3 of 2015). 103. Italy took note of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security and the National Plan of Action on Gender-Based Violence 2019–2023. 104. Japan appreciated the steps taken to protect women’s rights, including through the National Plan of Action on Gender-Based Violence 2019–2023. 105. Kenya noted the efforts made to achieve gender parity and the enactment of key national laws, including the Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act (1 of 2018). 106. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic noted the measures taken to empower women, girls and boys and to eradicate poverty. 107. Latvia thanked Namibia for the presentation of the national report. 108. Lesotho noted the enactment of the Basic Education Act (3 of 2020) to, inter alia, ensure equitable and inclusive quality education. 109. Libya noted the steps taken to enhance the participation of women in political life. 110. Liechtenstein thanked the delegation for the information provided. 111. Malawi thanked Namibia for its comprehensive national report. 112. Malaysia noted the efforts made to promote gender equality, women’s empowerment, the rights of persons with disabilities and access to clean water and sanitation. 113. Maldives noted the efforts made to advance human rights and to strengthen the core values of democracy. 114. Mali welcomed the measures envisaged under the National Agenda for Children and the efforts made to ensure access to drinking water and to ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. 115. Malta noted the adoption of the National Plan of Action on Gender-Based Violence 2019–2023. 116. The Marshall Islands recognized Namibia as a top protector of human rights in its region and encouraged the country to continue on this path. 117. Mauritania commended Namibia for its human rights achievements, including the adoption of legislation to combat trafficking in persons. 8