A/HRC/23/10 rights of the child. It welcomed efforts to combat rape and the exploitation of children, all forms of racial discrimination and the financing of terrorism, and to promote cultural tolerance and coexistence. It made recommendations. 86. Malaysia noted that Luxembourg had ratified CRC and its Optional Protocol and, on this issue, had adopted a national plan of action, involving civil society in its development. It also noted the strengthening of the criminal code of Luxembourg to combat racism and xenophobia as well as its efforts to fight all forms of discrimination through its educational framework. However, issues of concern persisted, including employment inequalities. It made recommendations. 87. Mexico noted the commitment of Luxembourg to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and the third Optional Protocol of CRC. It acknowledged the efforts made by Luxembourg following its first review to combat and eliminate trafficking in persons. It also welcomed measures carried out to strengthen the Penal Code, thereby broadening protection of minors and stepping up the fight against racism and xenophobia. It made recommendations. 88. Montenegro noted with satisfaction measures implemented in Luxembourg through educational reform for differentiated teaching and introduction of skills-based education. It welcomed the drafting of an action plan for persons with disabilities. It made recommendations. 89. Morocco welcomed the efforts by Luxembourg to integrate foreign nationals through establishment of a multi-annual integration and anti-discrimination action plan. It commended the progress in fighting human trafficking, reflected by its adoption of three new laws in this area, along with training programmes for security agents and judicial authorities. It made recommendations. 90. Nepal noted the efforts by Luxembourg to promote gender equality and discrimination under the Government’s policy framework for 2009–2014, thereby involving both sexes in all spheres of public and private life. It appreciated the enactment by Luxembourg of a new law on child and family assistance. It made recommendations. 91. The Netherlands thanked Luxembourg for its clear presentation of some commendable achievements in human rights. Examples include amendment of its Law on Freedom of Speech in the Media, efforts in favour of gender equality and measures to combat domestic violence. However, while homosexuality was generally accepted in Luxembourg, same-sex couples could not yet legally be married. It made a recommendation. 92. Nicaragua highlighted measures taken to promote equal rights for women and men, and women’s legal equality provided for in Luxembourg law. It acknowledged the commitment of Luxembourg to the promotion and protection of human rights at the international level through its support of various development programmes. It encouraged Luxembourg to continue participating in such programmes. It made a recommendation. 93. Norway noted with satisfaction the increasing level of female participation in politics and employment and the narrowing wage gap. Luxembourg could consider strengthening the Centre for Equal Treatment to combat discrimination. Norway welcomed the measures taken by Luxembourg to guarantee educational quality and child care. It noted that foreigners under expulsion orders were routinely placed in detention. It made recommendations. 94. The State of Palestine welcomed the political changes by Luxembourg in the area of gender equality and the fight against sexual discrimination, including in the media and communication, the labour market and other spheres of society. It also welcomed the 12 GE.13-12572