A/HRC/47/8 121. Somalia noted with appreciation the country’s support, including its financial contributions to United Nations human rights entities. 122. Spain commended Australia for its efforts to improve the protection and promotion of human rights. 123. Sri Lanka expressed appreciation for the establishment of the Women’s Safety Council and efforts to protect the rights of the elderly. 124. The State of Palestine made recommendations. 125. The Sudan acknowledged the country’s efforts to address domestic violence, modern slavery and human trafficking. 126. Sweden noted the country’s legalization of same-sex marriage and ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 127. Switzerland commended Australia for its ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 128. The Syrian Arab Republic made recommendations. 129. Thailand commended Australia on its measures to address violence against women and prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 130. Timor-Leste commended Australia for its ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the Paris Agreement. 131. Togo welcomed the country’s ratification of the Paris Agreement and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 132. Trinidad and Tobago acknowledged efforts in developing a new national disability strategy. It commended the country’s responses to mitigate the health, social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 133. Tunisia commended the country’s ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the removal of its reservation to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. 134. Turkey welcomed the country’s commitment to the constitutional recognition of indigenous Australians. 135. Uganda commended Australia for the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap and requested that the country focus on its implementation. 136. Ukraine recognized the country’s active stance in the Human Rights Council and its ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 137. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the positive steps taken by Australia to tackle modern slavery, and commended its progress on human rights issues. 138. The United States of America applauded Australia for the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap. 139. Uruguay commended Australia for its ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 140. Uzbekistan noted the progress Australia had made in addressing domestic violence, modern slavery and human trafficking. 141. Vanuatu made recommendations. 142. The delegation noted the country’s multicultural society and its laws protecting against racism and racial discrimination. The delegation also highlighted social cohesion measures taken to respond to racist behaviour, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 143. The delegation explained the legal position in relation to sterilization and medical procedures for children with intersex characteristics. It highlighted the country’s commitment 8