A/HRC/43/7
32.
Senegal congratulated the Plurinational State of Bolivia for its commitment to
elaborating a multisectoral plan to integrate human rights in its global framework for
socioeconomic development.
33.
Serbia was pleased to note the establishment of the Service for the Prevention of
Torture, of the National Anti-Corruption Council, as well as other measures in accordance
with human rights standards.
34.
Singapore commended the establishment of a national mechanism to coordinate
reporting to the international human rights mechanisms and follow-up on their
recommendations.
35.
Slovakia acknowledged the establishment by the Plurinational State of Bolivia of the
Truth Commission and the creation of the Service for the Prevention of Torture.
36.
Slovenia welcomed the increase in the minimum working age from 10 to 14 years
and encouraged the Plurinational State of Bolivia to continue its efforts to eradicate child
labour.
37.
South Africa congratulated the Plurinational State of Bolivia on halving the number
of people living in extreme poverty between 2006 and 2018.
38.
Spain was concerned about the events following the general elections of 20 October
2019 and reiterated its support for the audit of the electoral process by the Organization of
American States.
39.
The State of Palestine encouraged the Plurinational State of Bolivia to implement its
plurinational policy and plan on human rights. It welcomed the adoption of the Unified
Health System Act.
40.
Sweden welcomed the advances of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in the area of
poverty reduction and its commitment to strengthen the rights of women and indigenous
peoples and called for further efforts.
41.
Switzerland called on the Plurinational State of Bolivia to guarantee freedom of
expression and peaceful assembly and find, with the various parties, an equitable solution to
the recent election crisis.
42.
The Syrian Arab Republic welcomed the efforts made by the Plurinational State of
Bolivia to combat inequality, strengthen education and eradicate child labour.
43.
Timor-Leste commended the adoption of the Children and Adolescents Code, the
Family and Family Procedure Code, and the inclusion of the principles of nondiscrimination and gender equality in the Constitution.
44.
Trinidad and Tobago commended the efforts of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in
the areas of poverty reduction, health-care provision and the fight against racism and
discrimination.
45.
Tunisia commended the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the creation of the national
mechanism for reporting to the human rights mechanisms and follow-up on their
recommendations and of the National Committee to Combat Racism and All Forms of
Discrimination.
46.
Ukraine acknowledged the steps taken by the Plurinational State of Bolivia on
gender equality, non-discrimination, and combating violence against women and children.
It was concerned by the increase in trafficking in persons.
47.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the adoption
of the law allowing transgender citizens to change their personal details in official
documents. It was concerned at the shortcomings in the recent elections.
48.
The United States of America was concerned by the reported irregularities in the
recent elections, including irregular vote counting.
49.
Uruguay encouraged the Plurinational State of Bolivia to ratify the International
Labour Organization (ILO) Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189). It applauded
the establishment of the Truth Commission and of the unified health system.
5