A/HRC/28/13 41. Mali commended the cooperation with human rights procedures and mechanisms; the recent successful presidential elections; and the designation of the fight against torture and other forms of poor treatment as a national priority. Mali made recommendations. 42. Mauritania noted normative and legislative progress, including towards ratification of ICRMW and establishment of a national human rights institution. It recognized Madagascar’s commitment to civil and political rights and the need for international support. Mauritania made recommendations. 43. Mexico recognized the establishment of the Independent National Human Rights Commission, which should ensure inclusive dialogue with all sectors of the population. It commended the law authorizing ratification of ICRMW. Mexico made recommendations. 44. Montenegro noted the improved institutional and legislative framework and commended the standing invitation to special procedures. It asked about Madagascar’s intentions regarding the establishment of an official moratorium on the death penalty, and about steps towards combating discrimination against children. Montenegro made recommendations. 45. Morocco welcomed the establishment of national institutions, efforts to combat gender-based violence, and the criminalization of torture under the new Constitution. Welcoming prison reform, Morocco asked about alternatives to imprisonment and about the rehabilitation of detainees into society. 46. Mozambique applauded the establishment of a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles, and the steps taken towards ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OP-CAT). The international community should provide technical assistance to Madagascar. Mozambique made a recommendation. 47. Namibia welcomed the criminalization of torture under the Constitution, and the establishment of a national human rights institution. It encouraged Madagascar to further protect women’s rights and to align domestic legislation with international instruments. Namibia made recommendations. 48. The Netherlands commended the recent parliamentary and presidential elections, which it hoped would facilitate the implementation of recommendations. It expressed concern regarding traditional practices that discriminated against women, particularly sexual exploitation and domestic violence. It made recommendations. 49. The Niger noted the establishment of a national human rights institution, the prison and judicial reform, the provision of free health care for women and for children under the age of five, and efforts to combat gender-based violence. The Niger made recommendations. 50. Nigeria commended the national policy against gender-based violence, which would help to end impunity for perpetrators. It urged Madagascar to improve detention conditions for prisoners, increase wages and resources for teachers and civil servants, and expedite the legal process. 51. Norway noted the efforts to restore law and order, the democratic elections, the establishment of democratic institutions, and the signature of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty (ICCPR-OP 2). It expressed concern about deteriorating conditions in the education sector and the degradation of rainforests. Norway made recommendations. 52. The Philippines welcomed legislative reforms and the establishment of a national human rights institution. It noted progress towards the ratification of ICRMW, and urged 8 GE.14-24933