A/HRC/36/16 54. Iceland asked what action was being taken to tackle the stigma of abortion and to inform women and girls about reproductive health-care services. 55. Indonesia commended South Africa for adopting the national development plan “Vision 2030”, aimed at eliminating poverty. 56. The Islamic Republic of Iran acknowledged the efforts of South Africa in addressing inequality, poverty and unemployment. 57. Iraq commended efforts made by South Africa, including the enactment of the South African Human Rights Commission Act of 2013. 58. Ireland was concerned at the prevalence of gender-based and sexual violence in South Africa. 59. Israel was concerned, inter alia, at the rise in hate crimes and hate speech in South Africa. 60. Italy appreciated the challenges faced by South Africa and welcomed new legislation addressing torture and trafficking in persons. 61. Japan expected that South Africa would continue its efforts to address racism and anti-foreigner sentiment. 62. Kenya commended efforts by South Africa to implement the recommendations from the previous cycles of the universal periodic review. 63. Lebanon appreciated the efforts of South Africa in combating xenophobic crimes and adopting legislation relevant to this aim. 64. Lesotho recognized the commitment of South Africa to protecting human rights, as exemplified by the consultations with stakeholders on its migration policy. It appreciated initiatives taken to quell violence and discrimination and noted measures taken to fulfil citizens’ rights to adequate housing. 65. Libya appreciated the ratification of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the efforts of South Africa in combating HIV/AIDS. 66. Liechtenstein supported South Africa remaining a State party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 67. Madagascar noted the progress achieved by South Africa since the first cycle of the universal periodic review, including the legislation to prevent and combat torture. 68. Malaysia noted efforts such as the Socioeconomic Justice for All programme and various forms of technical assistance and capacity-building. 69. Mauritania expressed its conviction that South Africa would continue to strengthen its cooperation with the treaty bodies and the special procedures. 70. Mauritius welcomed the draft national action plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and draft legislation on hate crimes and hate speech. 71. Mexico recognized the achievements of South Africa, inter alia, in achieving inclusive education for persons with disabilities. 72. Mongolia welcomed the adoption of relevant legislation and noted advances made in improving living standards and on children’s rights. 73. Montenegro asked South Africa about future activities to prevent and eradicate corporal punishment of children in all settings. 74. Mozambique welcomed progress made in terms of access to safe drinking water, poverty reduction and the health and education sectors. 75. Namibia commended South Africa for the ratification of several international human rights instruments since the previous cycle of the universal periodic review. 6