A/HRC/49/5 84. Bangladesh welcomed the national action plans on the rights of persons with disabilities, on the rights of the child and against racism and intolerance. 85. Belarus noted concerns about violence, discrimination against migrants, refugees and Roma, and the forceful suppression of peaceful protests against the COVID-19 restrictions. 86. Belgium congratulated Greece for achievements made since the second review cycle, including the ratification of the Istanbul Convention and the European Social Charter. 87. Botswana expressed concern at reports of increased racist and xenophobic violence and called upon Greece to undertake investigations and ensure justice. 88. Brazil expressed appreciation for the measures adopted to implement the two recommendations presented by its Government during the second review cycle, in 2016. 89. Bulgaria highlighted the governmental response to the pandemic and its commitment to non-discrimination, the rights of the child and the rights of persons with disabilities. 90. Burkina Faso noted the adoption of three major national action plans and encouraged Greece to pursue efforts to combat discrimination against migrants. 91. Canada welcomed the launch by Greece and UNHCR of a national tracing and protection mechanism for unaccompanied children. 92. Chile commended Greece for the approval of the legislation on gender identity and on the right of same-sex couples to apply for adoption. 93. China welcomed the formulation of three national action plans, to combat racism and to protect the rights of children and of persons with disabilities. 94. Colombia highlighted advancements in combating domestic violence and gender inequality, and encouraged further progress in the fight against racism. 95. The Congo welcomed the strengthening of the national legal framework and encouraged improvement of conditions for migrants and asylum seekers. 96. Côte d’Ivoire appreciated the ratification of the majority of international human rights instruments and the adoption of the national action plan against racism and intolerance. 97. Croatia welcomed the adoption of national action plans, the ratification of the Istanbul Convention and the timely response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 98. Cuba welcomed the update provided by Greece on the implementation of accepted recommendations from the second review cycle. 99. Cyprus commended Greece for its efforts to combat gender-based violence through the ratification of the Istanbul Convention and the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190). 100. Czechia welcomed the launch by Greece of the national deinstitutionalization strategy and the adoption of legislation to promote gender equality. 101. Denmark commended Greece for the ratification of the Istanbul Convention, but stated that it remained concerned about the prevalence of gender-based violence. 102. The Dominican Republic acknowledged the efforts made by Greece to protect the rights of women. 103. Ecuador highlighted the ratification by Greece of the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190). 104. Egypt welcomed the first national action plan against racism and intolerance and the efforts made to put an end to violence and discrimination against women. 105. Fiji commended Greece for its progress in protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and addressing discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, gender and sexual orientation. 106. Finland expressed appreciation for the commitment that Greece had displayed to the review process and commended Greece for its progress regarding its migration policy. 7