A/HRC/41/11 75. Lithuania commended the Government for its commitment to human rights and acknowledged the progress made since the previous review. 76. Maldives praised efforts to strengthen the justice system through the Strategy for Reform of the Justice System 2017–2022. It commended the adoption of the Law on the Prevention of and Protection against Domestic Violence and the implementation of the National Strategy on Alleviating Poverty and Social Exclusion. 77. Mexico welcomed the Strategy for Reform of the Justice System 2017–2022 and the National Strategy on Equality and Non-Discrimination on the Grounds of Ethnic Affiliation, Age, Mental or Physical Disability and Gender 2016–2020. It noted the efforts to combat crimes connected with government corruption and to provide free health care to migrants. 78. Montenegro commended the Government’s efforts to adopt constitutional amendments, thus fulfilling its constitutional obligations under the Prespa agreement signed in June 2018. It welcomed the adoption of the Strategy for Reform of the Justice System 2017–2022 and its action plan to guarantee the full independence and impartiality of the judiciary. It also welcomed the ratification of the Istanbul Convention and its action plan. 79. Myanmar welcomed the human rights achievements since the second review cycle, but highlighted that there remained room for improvement regarding the implementation of the recommendations. 80. The Netherlands commended the establishment of the special parliamentary advocacy group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex issues but remained concerned about discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation. It welcomed the new media law, while expressing concerns about freedom of expression and the need to ensure a functioning, transparent media industry and the greater safety of journalists. 81. Oman noted that the national report reflected the importance given to the protection and promotion of human rights, as shown in the so-called Plan 3-6-9, which defined priority areas for reform, such as the justice system, the public administration and security. 82. Paraguay noted the efforts to harmonize legislation with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles) with regard to the Office of the Ombudsman and in the Strategy for Reform of the Justice System 2017–2022. It was concerned by the situation of the Roma regarding access to health care and education and the enjoyment of other basic rights and services. 83. The Philippines welcomed the adoption of the National Action Plan for Gender Equality 2018–2020 and the efforts to address domestic violence by adopting and amending legislation. It commended the adoption of the National Strategy for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and its action plan for 2017–2020, and the implementation of measures to strengthen the protection of children against trafficking. 84. Portugal welcomed the adoption of the amendments to the Law on the Ombudsman with a view to fulfilling criteria for A accreditation status in accordance with the Paris Principles. 85. The Republic of Korea noted the acceptance by North Macedonia of 98 out of 104 second cycle recommendations and the significant progress made in their implementation. It welcomed the five-year Strategy for Reform of the Justice System, which aimed to strengthen the institutional basis for an independent, impartial and efficient judiciary. It commended the cross-ministerial decision to provide free health care to migrants and the dedicated action plan for underage migrants. 86. The Republic of Moldova commended the actions to prevent discrimination against women and minorities through a wide range of initiatives aimed at achieving equitable treatment for all. 87. The Russian Federation welcomed the strategies and national plans on issues such as gender equality and non-discrimination on the basis of ethnic origin, age, psychosocial or physical disability financed from the State budget. It was concerned about the situation in the justice system, which appeared to be suffering from interference from abroad. 9