A/HRC/37/5 19. Viet Nam recognized the progress made by Argentina in ratifying and acceding to international human rights instruments and welcomed the State’s ongoing strategies, and the priorities it had set, to overcome remaining human rights challenges. 20. Albania congratulated Argentina on the progress it had achieved in combating violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, but noted that institutional violence against sexual minorities remained a problem. It acknowledged efforts in the area of police training and remained concerned about prison overcrowding. 21. Algeria commended Argentina for adopting legislation on domestic work, child labour, parental responsibility, protection of women and children, and the rights of indigenous peoples. It encouraged Argentina to intensify efforts in favour of vulnerable social groups. 22. Angola welcomed the country’s progress on access to health services, access to information, education, child mortality and birth registration. It was concerned about cases of domestic violence and inadequate prison conditions. 23. Armenia noted with satisfaction the country’s international leadership in promoting truth, justice and memory, and its participation in preventing crimes against humanity. It commended the reduction in maternal mortality and the measures taken against human trafficking. 24. Australia commended Argentina for its work to protect freedom of expression. It applauded the country’s national action plan on preventing and eradicating violence against women and providing assistance in cases of such violence, and welcomed its planned legislation on protecting stateless persons. 25. Austria commended Argentina for having obtained the convictions of those who were responsible for human rights violations during the military rule and noted its efforts to combat institutional violence. However, it referred to ill-treatment in prisons and detention centres. 26. Azerbaijan congratulated Argentina on its efforts to fight corruption and promote transparency and access to information. It welcomed the adoption of the Justice 2020 Programme, aimed at strengthening the judicial system and building a robust and efficient civil service. 27. Bahrain welcomed the first national action plan on preventing and eradicating violence against women and providing assistance in cases of such violence, but expressed concern about domestic violence and sexual violence against women, which required immediate and appropriate State action. 28. Bangladesh appreciated the measures taken by Argentina to reduce maternal mortality, as well as the proactive efforts to curtail discrimination against indigenous people. Bangladesh remained concerned about Emergency Decree No. 70/2017, considering it a regression in the country’s migration legislation. 29. Benin congratulated Argentina for its efforts in promoting the rights of women, combating human trafficking and protecting the rights of migrants, indigenous people and persons with disabilities. 30. The Plurinational State of Bolivia welcomed the realization of the second national map of discrimination and inquired as to what measures had been taken to guarantee the rights of Bolivian migrants in Argentina. 31. Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomed the adoption of the first national action plan on preventing and eradicating violence against women and providing assistance in cases of such violence. It remained concerned by reported cases of violence and arbitrary detention, particularly regarding young people and children. 32. Botswana commended Argentina for its legislative framework on human rights. However, it noted reports of child labour, discrimination against minority groups and high unemployment among women. 4