A/HRC/58/7 80. With regard to a question raised by Portugal on behalf of the Group of Friends on national mechanisms for implementation, reporting and follow-up, the delegation explained that coordination of the implementation of recommendations accepted under the universal periodic review mechanism was ensured by the Interministerial Committee to Monitor the Implementation of International Human Rights Instruments. 81. Responding to a question raised by Spain, the delegation explained that dozens of civilian and military officials had been prosecuted for serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed during the 2010–2011 post-election crisis. With regard to crimes linked to the 2020 post-election crisis, a special investigation unit had issued its report and proceedings were under way before the competent examining courts. It was a priority to secure compensation for the damage suffered. 82. Concerning birth registration, the Civil Status Act of 19 November 2018 stipulated that the declaration and registration of civil status events were compulsory and that such services were free of charge. 83. Cyprus welcomed the progress made by Côte d’Ivoire in promoting press freedom and the establishment of a mechanism to protect human rights defenders. 84. Denmark expressed concern about abortion laws. It noted that the national preventive mechanism had yet to be established, which had hindered the effective implementation of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 85. Djibouti noted the legal reforms introduced to ensure the alignment of national legislation with international standards. 86. The Dominican Republic noted the initiatives taken to improve the situation of persons with disabilities and to promote economic empowerment, especially among women. 87. Egypt noted the implementation of national programmes to promote human rights, especially in the areas of development, social security, child protection and gender equality. 88. Estonia noted improvement in the protection of human rights, while expressing concern about restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, to media freedom and of peaceful assembly. 89. Ethiopia noted the implementation of recommendations from the previous review and the enactment of several laws to strengthen the protection of human rights. 90. France congratulated Côte d’Ivoire on the steps taken since the previous review, particularly the ratification of international human rights instruments. 91. The Gambia remained concerned about child exploitation and the decision to withdraw the declaration accepting the jurisdiction of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. 92. Georgia commended Côte d’Ivoire for its efforts to realize the rights of persons with disabilities and noted the ratification of two international instruments. 93. Germany called for enhanced efforts to reduce child labour and expressed concern about the frequent banning of demonstrations. 94. Ghana applauded Côte d’Ivoire for its commitment to tackling trafficking in persons and noted initiatives relating to good governance and the strengthening of the legal framework. 95. Greece appreciated the efforts made to involve trade unions and employers’ organizations in the campaign against trafficking in persons and child labour. 96. The Holy See noted the efforts made to ensure respect for human rights, particularly in relation to religious freedom. 97. Iceland welcomed the delegation of Côte d’Ivoire and appreciated the presentation of its national report. GE.24-23209 7