A/HRC/57/10 99. Panama thanked the delegation for the presentation of its national report and wished Vanuatu success in the fourth cycle of the universal periodic review. 100. Paraguay expressed appreciation for the efforts made by Vanuatu through the adoption of various policies, plans and programmes and encouraged continued efforts to provide the material conditions for their implementation with a human rights-based approach. 101. The Philippines lauded the advocacy for urgent action to address climate change and expressed its support to Vanuatu in advancing climate justice. It took note of the National Gender Equality Policy for 2020–2030 and strategic plans on access to education and health care, in particular for children. 102. Portugal commended Vanuatu for adopting the Mental Health Policy and Strategic Plan 2020–2030 and encouraged further efforts to implement a human rights approach to mental health. 103. The Russian Federation praised the efforts of Vanuatu to implement its international human rights commitments and welcomed the adoption of new legislative acts aimed at strengthening national capacities in the sphere of the promotion and protection of human rights. 104. Samoa applauded Vanuatu for its leadership in seeking an advisory opinion on climate change at the International Court of Justice and for progress made regarding mental and reproductive health and the representation of women in the judiciary, despite environmental vulnerability. 105. Senegal commended the efforts made by Vanuatu since the previous universal periodic review cycle, notably regarding access to the labour market for persons with disabilities, and action taken to guarantee access to high-quality education for all. 106. Sierra Leone praised Vanuatu for its human rights-based policies and measures to advance the Sustainable Development Goals, its National Gender Equality Policy, measures and institutions to address climate change and a landmark ruling against forced labour and trafficking in persons. 107. Slovenia commended Vanuatu for its international engagement in addressing climate change, including through related General Assembly and Human Rights Council resolutions. It called upon Vanuatu to bolster efforts to prevent and punish domestic violence and violence against women. 108. The delegation thanked all participating countries for their active engagement in the fourth universal periodic review of Vanuatu, and the troika members for their invaluable assistance and facilitation of the process. It expressed appreciation for all the constructive recommendations and questions put forth by States. The recommendations would be considered by the Government and, after careful consideration and consultation with relevant stakeholders, the appropriate decisions would be taken. Vanuatu was committed to progressively implementing the recommendations in line with its priorities and aspirations. 109. The Government was committed to upholding and promoting human rights throughout Vanuatu. It recognized the importance of international collaboration and technical assistance in achieving its objectives. In this regard, Vanuatu called for support from its international partners to implement together the recommendations made, through meaningful partnerships and cooperation. The Government believed that, by pulling together its expertise and resources, it could strengthen its efforts towards safeguarding the rights and dignity of all individuals in its society, as it made significant strides towards building a more just and inclusive world for all. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 110. The following recommendations will be examined by Vanuatu, which will provide responses in due time, but no later than the fifty-seventh session of the Human Rights Council: 10 GE.24-09741