A/HRC/26/4 75. Maldives urged the State to comply with its obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and to continue efforts to address the situation of children, forced labour and access to education. 76. Mauritania encouraged Afghanistan to take more vigorous action to implement human rights legislation. 77. Mexico welcomed the State’s ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Convention against Discrimination in Education and Protocols I and II Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949. 78. Montenegro asked how legal reforms would incorporate international standards, in particular those set out in CEDAW. 79. Bosnia and Herzegovina requested further details on how the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission addressed challenges such as insecurity and obstacles to good governance. 80. Nepal expressed its appreciation for the reforms to strengthen institutional, legislative and policy mechanisms and the special attention paid to vulnerable groups. 81. The Netherlands welcomed the advances in human rights and, in particular, women’s rights. 82. New Zealand welcomed progress in women’s rights, the work of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission and legislation on prisons and detention centres. 83. Nicaragua noted the State’s limited institutional, legislative and financial capacity to address the persistent serious challenges stemming from drug trafficking and terrorism. 84. Nigeria urged Afghanistan to promote increased participation by women in the provincial council legislatures. 85. Norway expressed concern about violence against women and the failure to investigate and prosecute cases in that area. 86. Pakistan commended the legislative action taken to eliminate discrimination against women and to improve their political, social and economic status. 87. The Philippines welcomed the State’s ratification of international human rights instruments and its adoption of the Elimination of Violence against Women Law. 88. Poland expressed concern about the failure to implement the Elimination of Violence against Women Law, the persistent gender inequalities and the recruitment of child soldiers. 89. Portugal expressed concern about the setbacks in women’s rights and about the number of acts of violence against women and girls. 90. Qatar commended the vigorous action taken to protect children from exploitation in the armed conflict. 91. The Republic of Korea expressed concern that the Elimination of Violence against Women Law did not criminalize honour killing. 92. Romania noted the serious challenges faced in building a fully functional State. 93. The Russian Federation emphasized the importance of the national dialogue between the Government and representatives of civil society. 94. The delegation referred to measures taken by Afghanistan to combat the trafficking of people in Afghanistan, including the implementation of the law on human trafficking. Afghanistan also enforced and implemented all provisions of the International Convention 9