A/HRC/37/5 61. The Islamic Republic of Iran expressed concern, inter alia, over the continuation of xenophobic, Islamophobic and stigmatizing discourse by officials and politicians and the persistence of structural discrimination against indigenous peoples and people of African descent. 62. Iraq appreciated the efforts made by Argentina to combat human trafficking by punishing perpetrators and compensating victims, and praised the establishment of a special national programme to issue humanitarian visas to Syrian victims of conflict. 63. Ireland acknowledged the country’s continued advocacy for human rights on the global stage and appreciated its efforts to combat violence against women. Ireland acknowledged legislative advancements, but was concerned that implementation remained weak in some cases. 64. Israel noted the important measures taken by Argentina since the previous review and reiterated its concern that those responsible for the attack on the Israeli Embassy and the Argentine Israelite mutual association had not been identified and tried. 65. Italy commended Argentina for respecting the rights of vulnerable groups and addressing violence against women, in particular through the adoption of the 2016 national action plan on preventing and eradicating violence against women and providing assistance in cases of such violence. 66. Libya welcomed the positive developments that had taken place in many areas of human rights. It praised the important legislation enacted in Argentina and the ratification of two International Labour Organization conventions and the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. 67. Madagascar noted the State’s ratification of international human rights instruments. It welcomed the establishment of the National System for the Prevention of Torture, but noted that some gaps remained in the implementation of the recommendations issued under the previous review. 68. Malaysia welcomed the adoption of the national action plan on preventing and eradicating violence against women and providing assistance in cases of such violence. However, it noted challenges in that area, such as coordination between federal and provincial governments and a lack of safe shelters for victims of gender-based violence. 69. Maldives welcomed the progress made by Argentina in advancing women’s rights, and the establishment of the indigenous peoples’ advisory and participatory council, which enabled the participation of indigenous communities in programmes and plans in a number of areas. 70. Mauritania noted with satisfaction the State’s ratification of a number of international instruments and the adoption of laws aimed at better harmonizing its national legislation with international standards. 71. Mexico acknowledged the progress achieved since the previous review cycle and welcomed the establishment of the national register of femicides. 72. Montenegro noted the establishment of the National System for the Prevention of Torture. While acknowledging the significant progress made towards the eradication of poverty among children, it noted the existing disparities among provinces. 73. Morocco commended Argentina for its efforts to promote equality between men and women and to combat femicide and racial discrimination. It welcomed the country’s commitment in the areas of enforced disappearance, combating corruption, access to justice and access to information. 74. Namibia commended Argentina for the actions it had taken to implement the recommendations from the previous review, especially the incorporation of intercultural education into its education system. 75. The Netherlands welcomed the creation of the national women’s council and of the department of sexual diversity within the secretariat responsible for human rights. It also 7