A/HRC/48/9 37. Georgia expressed appreciation for the adoption of the Education Action Plan 2018– 2023, in which the Government prioritized actions in accordance with the National Education Plan 2024, the National Development Plan: Paraguay 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. 38. Germany commended improvements in the areas of women’s and children rights but remained concerned about corruption, intimidation of and threats against journalists and human rights defenders, and domestic violence, despite legislative improvements. 39. Haiti welcomed the efforts made to improve access to education and the measures adopted by the country with a view to mitigating the negative effects of climate change. 40. Iceland acknowledged the efforts made in preparing the national report; it also noted the steps outlined in the report, and expressed hope for their continued implementation. 41. India noted the creation of the Sustainable Development Goals commission, as well as a number of initiatives undertaken to contribute to the realization of the economic, social and cultural rights of the people in Paraguay. 42. China made a point of order, stating that there was only one China in the world and Taiwan Province of China was an inalienable part of its territory. In its intervention, Haiti had used terminology that was in clear contravention of the Charter of the United Nations and General Assembly resolution 2758 (XXVI), in which the Assembly had resolved the issue of the representation of China to the United Nations. China noted that the terminology used by Haiti undermined the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China and was contrary to the principles of non-confrontation and non-politicization of the universal periodic review process. China requested the Vice-President of the Human Rights Council to ask Haiti to refrain from using such terminology and to include the point of order in the record. The VicePresident of the Council stated that the point of order made by China would be part of the record. 43. Indonesia welcomed the efforts made to combat trafficking in persons. 44. Iraq noted the national laws, other legislation and plans announced by Paraguay, which, if the country was committed to implementing them, would serve to improve human rights conditions in many areas. 45. Ireland expressed concern about the inadequate resourcing for the public prosecutor’s office and the Office of the Ombudsman. It underlined the need to comply with the Paris Principles. 46. Israel welcomed the Comprehensive Act on Combating Trafficking in Persons and the National Education Plan. It commended Paraguay for measures taken to improve the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, while expressing concern for the possible implications of the declaration identifying municipalities as “profamily”. 47. Italy welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and the adoption of the 2016 act aimed at, among other things, protecting children from physical punishment, and the 2018 act on the prevention of sexual violence and the care of sexually abused children and adolescents. It commended Paraguay for the criminalization of femicide and for efforts to counter trafficking in persons. 48. Japan welcomed the steps taken by Paraguay to give effect to human rights commitments and recommendations, especially additional measures taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 49. Kyrgyzstan welcomed the progress made in Paraguay to advance the protection of the rights of vulnerable groups and the development and implementation of national plans concerning women, children and adolescents, and indigenous peoples. 50. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed efforts made in Paraguay to improve the living standards of its people and to improve access to and the quality of education, including for persons with disabilities. 5