A/HRC/24/13 further details regarding, inter alia, the campaign process and the action of the electoral and local authorities. Azerbaijan also highlighted cooperation with international organizations, such as the Council of Europe, the Office for Democratic Institutions in Human Rights (ODIHR) of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and stressed that there was a very strong political will on the part of the Government to ensure free and fair elections. 59. Kazakhstan noted Azerbaijan’s close work with the treaty bodies and its ratification of several international conventions. It recognized the efforts to secure conditions for the right of freedom of religion and the registration of 730 religious communities. 60. Libya acknowledged the adoption of the National Action Programme and welcomed Azerbaijan’s accession to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) conventions, implementation of international obligations and ratification of CRPD and OP-CAT. It expressed hope for progress with regard to freedom of expression and for detainees. 61. Malaysia noted Azerbaijan’s emphasis on education, health, women and children. It welcomed the reform and improvement of the judicial and legal system, noted the National Action Programme and commended the efforts to focus on human rights training and education. 62. Mauritania welcomed Azerbaijan’s efforts to combat violence against women and children and the adoption of laws to protect detainees. It commended the implementation of international obligations in the field of economic, social and political rights. 63. Mexico praised the adoption of OP-CAT and commended the adoption of laws to punish domestic violence and protect the rights of detainees. It noted the presidential electoral process to be held this year. 64. Montenegro commended Azerbaijan’s accession to international human rights instruments and encouraged it to address the findings of the Special Rapporteur on health. It noted that Azerbaijan had not replied to the letter sent by the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association and requested information on steps taken to revise the 2009 law and ensure compliance with international human rights law. 65. Morocco saluted the adoption of the National Action Programme, which defines responsibility for achieving objectives and includes follow-up to the UPR recommendations, and identified it as a good practice. It welcomed Azerbaijan’s promotion of human rights education and training. 66. Myanmar commended the measures taken to implement the accepted recommendations from the first UPR cycle. It noted with satisfaction the progress made in human rights education and poverty reduction. 67. The Netherlands expressed concern about reports of decreased respect for human rights, especially freedoms of speech and assembly. It called on the Azerbaijani authorities to observe international commitments on human rights and fundamental freedoms so as to enable a vibrant civil society and become a well-functioning democratic society. 68. Nicaragua congratulated the establishment of the National Action Programme and the fact that it would encourage human rights education. It commended the awareness of the diversity of the Azerbaijani people. It highlighted the progress made with regard to gender equality, rights of the child and combating trafficking in persons. 69. 10 Nigeria commended the progress made in promoting and protecting human rights.