A/HRC/48/6 60. Bulgaria recognized the challenges faced, noting that the situation had deteriorated as a result of the crisis in Cabo Delgado. 61. Burkina Faso welcomed the adoption of a plan to combat violence against women and legislation to prevent child marriage. 62. Burundi welcomed the adoption of various measures, including those to protect the rights of persons with disabilities. 63. Cambodia welcomed the efforts of Mozambique to advance children’s rights and engage with United Nations human rights mechanisms. 64. Cameroon expressed appreciation for the considerable improvements in the protection of human rights. 65. Canada commended Mozambique for the adoption of the 2019 law on preventing and combating premature unions, in fulfilment of its universal periodic review commitments. 66. Chad welcomed the review of the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. 67. Chile highlighted the policies adopted to promote gender equality and eradicate gender-based violence. 68. China appreciated the implementation of a five-year national plan for development and the formulation of a social security strategy. 69. Côte d’Ivoire congratulated Mozambique for the progress made since the second universal periodic review cycle. 70. Cuba recognized the priority given by Mozambique to the health sector and acknowledged improvements in this area despite the COVID-19 pandemic. 71. Czechia welcomed the adoption of laws improving the situation of women and human rights defenders in recent years. 72. Denmark noted that laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity had yet to be adopted. 73. Djibouti acknowledged the implementation of recommendations from the previous cycle through various laws, policies and programmes of action. 74. Egypt commended the reforms implemented to improve the legislative and institutional framework and the progress made on the rights of women and children. 75. Eswatini noted the progress made in implementing the recommendations from the second cycle of the universal periodic review. 76. Ethiopia welcomed the focus on reporting to the treaty bodies and the commitment made to increasing women’s representation in the parliament and to addressing child marriage. 77. Fiji praised the resilience shown by Mozambique in facing challenges, including the political-military instability in certain regions and the adverse impacts of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. 78. Finland welcomed the engagement of Mozambique in the universal periodic review process. 79. France welcomed the presentation of the national report. 80. Georgia welcomed the establishment of a legal framework and strategy for social protection and the law on the National Education System. 81. Germany remained concerned about the human rights situation in Cabo Delgado and restrictions targeting independent media and journalists. 82. Ghana welcomed the reform of the administration of justice system and the prison sector and the measures taken to combat gender inequalities. 83. 6 Iceland welcomed the commitment of Mozambique to achieving gender equality.