A/HRC/57/9 34. The United Arab Emirates noted with appreciation the efforts made by Yemen in the field of human rights despite the difficulties posed by the current situation. 35. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland commended Yemen for the formal launch of the United Nations-led road map in 2023, aiming at a sustainable and long-term peace. 36. The United States of America commended the ongoing support by Yemen of the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen to bring parties together in order to forge an agreement towards ending the Yemeni people’s suffering. 37. Uruguay expressed appreciation to Yemen for its efforts to implement the recommendations of the previous cycle and the measures adopted in the promotion and protection of human rights. 38. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expressed appreciation for the implementation of several projects and programmes to address the situation of the most vulnerable, especially in education, health and food. 39. Viet Nam expressed appreciation for the efforts of Yemen to consolidate its institutional framework on human rights and to promote human rights education to raise awareness and build capacity for governmental officials and the public. 40. Afghanistan commended Yemen for its efforts in the implementation of the third universal periodic review cycle recommendations, despite the security challenges it faced. 41. Algeria noted the efforts of Yemen to promote economic, social and cultural rights, including social protection, education and health services. 42. Argentina welcomed the delegation and thanked it for the presentation of its report. 43. Australia welcomed commitments to implement a national ceasefire, improve living conditions and resume an inclusive political process. It encouraged all parties to work with the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen on the United Nations road map. 44. Austria recognized the persistently difficult context in Yemen and expressed concern about the humanitarian situation and the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure. 45. Azerbaijan welcomed the efforts made by Yemen despite the challenges faced, particularly the policies and strategies on education and health and the national plan on women’s rights. 46. Bahrain welcomed the delegation and noted the efforts made by Yemen since the previous review, despite the many challenges it faced. 47. Bangladesh noted the efforts of Yemen, despite significant challenges, and acknowledged the positive engagement of the country with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen and international human rights mechanisms. 48. Belgium remained concerned about the conflict in Yemen and the many violations and abuses of international humanitarian law and human rights by all parties. 49. Brazil remained concerned about the humanitarian crisis. It noted the reactivation of the governmental technical committee on human rights and the development of the National Nutrition Strategy. 50. Bulgaria noted the efforts of Yemen to provide care to internally displaced persons and to establish an independent national human rights institution in line with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles). 51. Burkina Faso welcomed the development of several national policies and strategies aimed at guaranteeing enjoyment of fundamental rights and freedoms, and related awareness-raising actions. GE.24-09703 5