A/HRC/22/6 53. Malaysia acknowledged progress in implementing recommendations and commended the constitutional review process. Malaysia recognized improvements in health, children’s rights, education, combating corruption and land management. Malaysia made recommendations. 54. Mauritania highlighted wide consultation of stakeholders, noted proposed reforms to improve human rights and welcomed progress in health and education. Mauritania encouraged Ghana to improve schooling for girls, combat stereotypes, harmful traditional practices and improve women’s and girls’ rights. 55. Mexico recognized measures to improve girls’ right to education. Mexico hoped that the draft laws on inheritance rights would ensure that women enjoy their property rights. Mexico encouraged Ghana to continue to combat discrimination against women in law and in practice. Mexico made recommendations. 56. Morocco noted the priority of human rights education and welcomed the constitutional review. It welcomed the national action plan to combat corruption and reform financial management. Morocco asked what measures would be taken for the operationalization of this action plan. It welcomed progress in schooling and urged international support. 57. Namibia welcomed the improved land registration process. It commended the upcoming National Human Rights Action Plan. Namibia made recommendations. 58. The Netherlands commended progress made yet raised concern over ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OP-CAT) and related national legislation. The Netherlands welcomed increased sexual orientation and gender identity awareness and access to justice and urged rapid completion of ongoing research. It made recommendations. 59. Nigeria commended the policies which enabled the enjoyment of the right to health and encouraged Ghana to redouble its efforts to ensure balanced coverage of the National Health Insurance Scheme. It acknowledged efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It welcomed efforts to eradicate negative cultural practices. 60. Norway welcomed the acceptance by Ghana of the recommendation by the Constitution Review Commission to abolish the death penalty as well as the intention to set up an inter-ministerial implementation committee to oversee the implementation of recommendations the country receives during the UPR process. Norway raised concerns about discrimination against sexual minorities and prohibition of sexual activity between consenting adults of the same sex. Norway made recommendations. 61. Palestine welcomed the establishment of a Domestic Violence Secretariat to coordinate effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Act. Palestine acknowledged that the Ghana Prison Service continues to be engaged in reforming, rehabilitating and improving prisoner welfare. It made a recommendation. 62. The Philippines acknowledged the positive steps by Ghana in addressing violations of the rights of women and children and improved access to education and justice for women. It applauded Ghana for its continued policies to protect the rights of migrants and their families. It made recommendations. 63. The delegation then addressed (advance) questions it had received from the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Mexico, Germany, Slovenia, Spain, Luxembourg and Canada. 64. With regard to measures to ensure that victims of violence are not obliged to pay the cost of their medical examination (Czech Republic), Ghana emphasized that the Domestic Violence Act provides for free medical care for victims of violence. The Police Hospital in 8