A/HRC/42/7 121. Italy commended measures to combat all forms of discrimination and the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. 122. Jordan commended national efforts to enhance human rights, in particular the use of modern technology and social media to promote human rights. 123. Kazakhstan noted the cooperation of Portugal with the United Nations treaty bodies and recognized the progress made in children’s rights, the rights of persons with disabilities and combating human trafficking. 124. Luxembourg welcomed the positive developments that had taken place in Portugal during the period under review, particularly in the field of mental health and access to treatment. 125. Madagascar welcomed the ratification in 2015 of the ILO Domestic Workers Convention and other human rights instruments. It encouraged Portugal to pursue its efforts and progress. 126. Uzbekistan commended Portugal for its implementation of the recommendations from the previous review cycle and the adoption of a wide range of universal human rights instruments. 127. The delegation of Portugal stated that it was investing in raising public awareness of the need to eradicate domestic violence. The recently adopted National Strategy for Equality and Non-Discrimination included a plan of action for preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. The number of complaints of such violence received by the law enforcement authorities had remained relatively stable, at around 27,000 per year. In contrast, between 2014 and 2017, the number of defendants for such crimes had increased by 18 per cent and the number of those convicted by 14 per cent. An online complaint form and a free application with information and a direct link to support services had been accessible since 2017, among other mechanisms for reporting and to empower victims. 128. The provision and degree of specialization of the services provided for women with disabilities, persons with mental health issues, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and victims of sexual violence had been increased. Domestic violence was included in all annual training plans for judges and prosecutors. Within the Public Prosecutor’s Office, criminal cases related to domestic violence were assigned to specialized sections or to specific magistrates. In line with recommendations from international bodies, a bill was currently under consideration by the parliament to include within the definition of “especially vulnerable victims” children living in or witnessing situations of domestic violence. 129. In 2015, the Criminal Code had been amended to include female genital mutilation as a specific crime and the Victim’s Statute had been approved. Stalking and forced marriage had also been criminalized. The definition of the crimes of rape and sexual coercion had been amended to include such acts if they were committed without violence. The parliament was currently working on initiatives that focused the crimes of rape and sexual coercion on victims’ lack of consent. 130. Also in 2015, amendments had been adopted to laws on child protection and young people who were at risk or in conflict with the law, and on regulating parental responsibilities. 131. The right to self-determination of gender identity and gender expression was expressly enshrined in legislation. In 2016, legislation had been adopted eliminating discrimination for same-sex couples in access to adoption and other family relationships. 132. In 2018, an action plan had been adopted to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, aiming at promoting knowledge of the real situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and raising awareness of the forms of discrimination to which they were subjected. 10