A/HRC/57/10 support services and the adoption of the National Gender Equality Policy 2020–2030 and associated provincial action plans. 42. Australia commended Vanuatu for introducing legal protection for the rights to health and education of persons with disabilities. It expressed concern about the political underrepresentation of women, gender-based violence, intolerance of LGBTQI+ persons and the absence of legislative protections for children. 43. The Bahamas applauded the leadership of Vanuatu in seeking an International Court of Justice advisory opinion on State obligations regarding climate change and commended Vanuatu for launching the Survivor-Victims Charter on gender-based violence, and for implementing compulsory birth registration. 44. Belgium congratulated Vanuatu on several initiatives aimed at reducing violence against women, but expressed the belief that more progress could be achieved. 45. The Plurinational State of Bolivia welcomed the National Gender Equality Policy 2020–2030 and the strategies and plans on health, education and food security and commended Vanuatu for taking an active role in combating climate change. 46. Brazil praised measures to improve health-care access, in particular in rural areas, and conditions in detention centres. It encouraged Vanuatu to continue efforts on climate change and to amend laws to align the protection of persons with disabilities with international human rights standards. 47. Bulgaria lauded Vanuatu for being a pacesetter in combating climate change, for launching the National Gender Equality Policy, the Disability-Inclusive Education and Training Policy and the Health Sector Strategy and for its efforts regarding gender-based discrimination and violence and access to education. 48. Cabo Verde recognized the progress made by Vanuatu in combating domestic violence against women, the establishment of a quota for women’s participation in local elections and the increase in the number of women in leadership positions in public administration. 49. Canada welcomed steps to address climate change and the introduction of the political parties registration bill and encouraged Vanuatu to regulate the financing of parties and election campaigns. Concerned about corruption in the judicial and penal systems, it urged Vanuatu to improve detention conditions. 50. Chile congratulated Vanuatu for its efforts to combat climate change, including its leadership on General Assembly resolution 77/276, in which the Assembly had requested the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion on States’ obligations with respect to climate change. 51. China welcomed legislative improvements regarding human rights, including on education, health and the rights of specific groups, and the active response of Vanuatu to climate change and natural disasters. 52. Colombia lauded Vanuatu for the progress it had made in human rights since the previous universal periodic review cycle. 53. Costa Rica praised the efforts of Vanuatu to increase adult literacy and decent work and respond to climate change and natural disasters. It expressed the hope that projects on extended maternity leave, housing and access to basic health care in rural areas would be completed. 54. Côte d’Ivoire congratulated Vanuatu for the adoption of several national laws, policies and strategies to ensure respect for human rights, including the National Gender Equality Policy 2020–2030, aimed at protecting women and girls and promoting the status of women. 55. Cuba commended Vanuatu for making legislative amendments on health, education and justice, in particular the Education Act and the Public Health (Amendment) Act. Cuba shared the concern of Vanuatu about climate change consequences and urged the international community to fulfil its related commitments. 56. The delegation of Vanuatu noted, with reference to efforts to establish a national human rights institution, that the Government had completed scoping consultations on the 6 GE.24-09741