A/HRC/43/7 66. Brazil was concerned about the high number of cases of trafficking in persons in the Plurinational State of Bolivia. It welcomed improvements in access to clean water and the fight against malnutrition. 67. Brunei Darussalam noted that the Multi-Year Housing Shortage Reduction Plan 2016–2020, the New Housing Programme, and the Housing Improvement, Refurbishment and Extension Programme, which prioritized vulnerable families. 68. Burundi welcomed the establishment by the Plurinational State of Bolivia of the Inter-institutional Coordination Forum for the Drafting, Submission and Defence of Reports and of the Truth Commission, and welcomed actions to reduce the prison population. 69. Cambodia applauded the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the reduction in extreme poverty, the decline in unemployment and the drop in child labour. It also commended the broadening of public health coverage. 70. Canada noted the enviable record of the Plurinational State of Bolivia regarding the participation of women in politics, but noted the increase in political harassment and violence against women. 71. Chile highlighted the progress made regarding issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity, in particular the adoption of the Gender Identity Act. It was concerned about the prevalence of violence against women. 72. China welcomed the adoption of the Economic and Social Development Plan and the reduction in poverty. It appreciated efforts to provide education in remote areas and develop a comprehensive health-care system. 73. Colombia urged the Plurinational State of Bolivia to guarantee the security, transparency and credibility of the election process in order to uphold the civil and political rights of its citizens. 74. Costa Rica highlighted the efforts of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to reduce inequality and close the gap between urban and rural areas in access to education. 75. Croatia acknowledged the progress of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in providing public health services, but was concerned about the situation of the judicial system and the repression of protests. 76. Cuba highlighted the achievements of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in reducing poverty and combating inequality, expanding access to health services and education and increasing women’s representation in Parliament. 77. Czechia noted the positive measures taken by the Plurinational State of Bolivia in the area of human rights, in particular the measures to strengthen the participation of women in public affairs. 78. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea commended the Plurinational State of Bolivia on its progress in protecting the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities and strengthening the judicial system. 79. Denmark commended the Plurinational State of Bolivia on its efforts to improve the judicial system, but expressed concerns about prison conditions and the tensions between indigenous peoples’ rights and the extraction of natural resources. 80. The Dominican Republic noted the efforts of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to make progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, reduce extreme poverty and improve access to drinking water and housing. 81. Ecuador acknowledged the declaration by the Plurinational State of Bolivia of the Decade for Bolivians of African Descent and the adoption of a protocol to prosecute cases of discrimination. 82. Egypt commended the efforts of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to combat poverty, increase wages, reduce unemployment and promote the rights to education and health, especially for women. 7