A/HRC/42/4 78. Myanmar noted the submission of the universal periodic review midterm report and the establishment of an online platform to monitor the implementation of human rights. It hoped that the various national strategies adopted would benefit the socioeconomic development of citizens, particularly vulnerable groups. 79. The Netherlands commended the national action plan on women and peace and security and encouraged Albania to streamline the plan with the gender mainstreaming policy and the National Strategy on Gender Equality. It also commended the enhancement of the legal framework on domestic violence but was concerned about its implementation. 80. Pakistan appreciated the efforts to eradicate corruption, particularly the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Anti-Corruption Cross-cutting Strategy for 2015–2020. It welcomed the adoption of the Code of Criminal Justice for Children and the Juvenile Justice Strategy. 81. The Philippines acknowledged the justice reform to bring national human rights guarantees into conformity with international standards, the efforts aimed at protecting the rights of the child and progress in increasing women’s representation in public administration and their access to economic support. 82. Poland noted progress in a wide range of human rights areas and the efforts to strengthen the legal and institutional human rights framework, particularly the release of the National Strategy on the Fight against Human Trafficking 2018–2020. 83. Portugal welcomed the commitment of Albania to respect and protect human rights and made recommendations. 84. Qatar commended legislative measures and national plans on children’s rights, including the National Agenda for Children’s Rights, the steps taken to enhance access to education for vulnerable children and the adoption of the Strategy on the Development of Pre-University Education. 85. The Republic of Moldova welcomed the midterm report of Albania and commended the National Strategy on Gender Equality and Action Plan, amendments to the Electoral Code, the establishment of the national referral mechanism for cases of domestic violence and efforts to combat human trafficking. 86. Romania welcomed the adoption of the law for the protection of national minorities, which eliminated the distinction between national and linguistic minorities, and the law on the treatment of property and finalization of the process of compensation of property. 87. The Russian Federation noted the difficult human rights situation in Albania and made recommendations. 88. Senegal welcomed the adoption of the national strategy on the prevention of violent extremism and radicalization leading to terrorism accompanied by a plan of action and the introduction of the pilot school programme on religion and religious coexistence to strengthen pupils’ resilience in the face of violent extremist views. 89. Serbia commended the efforts of Albania to implement the recommendations made at the previous review. 90. Singapore commended the emphasis Albania placed on the best interests of the child as a guiding principle, which was well reflected in laws, policies and institutions. It also commended the zero-tolerance policy with regard to violence against women and domestic violence, demonstrated through amendments to its legislation and services to victims of domestic violence. 91. Slovakia commended the constitutional amendments made in 2016, the law on the rights and protection of the child and the National Agenda for Children’s Rights. However, it took note of the reports indicating that children continued to be exposed to violence in different settings, including at home. 92. Slovenia commended efforts to address domestic violence and violence against women and encouraged Albania to continue its efforts for the empowerment of women and 9