A/HRC/40/8 83. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed the National Development Plan and the Human Rights Programme. 84. Liechtenstein, while welcoming the legislative and institutional measures taken, was concerned at the persistence of gender-based violence. It welcomed the efforts of Mexico to overcome insecurity. 85. Lithuania, while welcoming the legislative and policy frameworks of Mexico, was concerned at the remaining challenges, particularly the need to address impunity in cases of human rights violations. 86. Madagascar welcomed the General Act on the Prevention, Investigation and Punishment of Torture. It was concerned at the persistence of discrimination against vulnerable groups of children. 87. Malaysia welcomed measures to combat trafficking. It urged Mexico to redouble its efforts to combat extreme poverty and discrimination against women. 88. Maldives welcomed measures to protect migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, and efforts to promote indigenous and migrant children’s right to education. 89. Montenegro was concerned at the high level of violence and extrajudicial killings. It urged Mexico to ensure implementation of the justice system reforms. 90. Morocco welcomed measures taken to protect migrants’ rights and to combat trafficking in persons. 91. Mozambique noted the strides made by Mexico to implement the universal periodic review recommendations. 92. Myanmar was encouraged by the progress made by Mexico regarding legal and institutional frameworks and developments programmes. 93. Nepal welcomed the National Human Rights Programme 2014–2018, the improvements to the criminal justice system and measures to combat discrimination and torture. 94. The delegation of Mexico stated that multidisciplinary and participatory work had been carried out on the issue of business and human rights. Agreement on objectives, strategies and coordinated action on business and human rights had been reached with the Business Coordinating Council in October 2018. The plan was to cooperate with civil society organizations with the aim of advancing towards the publication of a national action programme. 95. During the previous six years, around 4 million formal jobs had been created, and the national employment service had placed more than 2.4 million young people in jobs. Consultations were under way to move towards ratification of the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) of the International Labour Organization (ILO). 96. In order to combat poverty, the Mexican Social Security Institute’s social inclusion Programme (PROSPERA) provided assistance to more than 6.5 million families. Between 2013 and 2018, the National Crusade against Hunger had helped 1.9 million people overcome food poverty. 97. The 2016 national housing policy focused on people living in poverty, overcrowding, women heads of family, seniors and persons with disabilities. 98. The Netherlands wished the new President success in his ambitious plan to end corruption, impunity, inequality and violence. 99. New Zealand welcomed the implementation of judicial reform. It was concerned at the high rates of gender-based violence in Mexico, including femicide. 100. Nigeria welcomed the National Anti-corruption System, the Special Migration Programme and the efforts of Mexico to promote and protect the rights of people of African descent. 7