A/HRC/48/4 35. Turkey welcomed the efforts made to address poverty and noted the Namibia School Feeding Policy. 36. Uganda stated that the promotion of knowledge about human rights in the education system was a positive development. 37. Ukraine noted the adoption of numerous legislative acts, such as the Harabee Prosperity Plan and the Fifth National Development Plan. 38. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland congratulated Namibia on its efforts in tackling human trafficking and encouraged it to increase public awareness. 39. The United States of America recognized the tier 1 status of Namibia for meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking. 40. Uruguay noted the creation of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare. 41. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the efforts made in education and in eradicating poverty, particularly during the pandemic. 42. Zambia stated that Namibia should expedite the enactment of the planned new legislation relating to older people. 43. Zimbabwe noted the adoption of policies such as the National Gender Policy and the National Agenda for Children. 44. Albania noted the adoption of the Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act (1 of 2018) and the Basic Education Act (3 of 2020). 45. Algeria noted the adoption of the National Agenda for Children (2018–2022). 46. Angola commended Namibia for its commitment to protecting people with HIV/AIDS. 47. Argentina noted the efforts made to eliminate human trafficking, including the adoption of the Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act (1 of 2018). 48. Armenia welcomed the efforts made to combat torture and human trafficking, promote social protection and ensure freedom of the press. 49. Australia expressed concerns about corruption and discrimination based on sexual orientation. 50. Austria noted the absence of effective policies to protect ethnic minorities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 51. Azerbaijan welcomed the measures taken to implement recommendations from the previous review. 52. Bahamas noted the ratification of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, among others. 53. Bangladesh appreciated the efforts made to maintain peace and stability. 54. Barbados stated that Namibia should remain committed to protecting human rights, particularly in relation to political participation. 55. The delegation of Namibia stated that convicted prisoners underwent rehabilitation to ease their reintegration into society and that the Namibian Correctional Service was in the process of aligning its policies and infrastructure with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules). 56. Further steps had been taken to abolish corporal punishment, including the enactment of the Basic Education Act (3 of 2020) and the Child Care and Protection Act (3 of 2015). A new school curriculum that aimed, inter alia, to enhance sexual education and allow pregnant girls to complete their education was in the final stages of implementation. 57. The Caprivi high treason trials, which had ended in September 2015, had resulted in 30 persons being convicted and sentenced to terms of imprisonment and to 79 others being 5