A/HRC/37/11 52. Norway noted the de facto abolition of the death penalty. It remained concerned about discrimination against single mothers despite improvements in the situation of singleparent families. 53. Panama praised efforts to ensure universal compulsory education. It highlighted the Government’s efforts to reduce poverty, promote the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. 54. Peru acknowledged the Government’s efforts to implement recommendations from the previous review, including measures taken to combat discrimination and domestic violence. 55. The Philippines noted the establishment of the Child Support Agency and measures to ensure the equal treatment of migrant workers. It encouraged the Republic of Korea to enact legislation to further protect the rights of migrants. 56. Portugal noted the de facto abolition of the death penalty. 57. Qatar noted the development of the third national action plan on human rights. It commended the Republic of Korea for the provision of the official development assistance to developing countries. 58. The Republic of Moldova noted the 2016 amendment to the National Human Rights Commission of Korea Act to ensure transparency in the selection of Commissioners. 59. The Russian Federation welcomed the establishment of a unit on citizenship and refugees at the Ministry of Justice, but noted with concern negative rhetoric in the media addressed to foreigners. 60. Rwanda encouraged the Republic of Korea to implement effectively the Framework Act on Gender Equality. 61. Saudi Arabia commended the Government on the establishment of the division on the rights of children and young people within the National Human Rights Commission of Korea to ensure the independent monitoring of the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. 62. Senegal congratulated the Government on the development of the third national action plan on human rights and the amendment to the National Human Rights Commission of Korea Act to strengthen the independence of the institution. 63. Serbia encouraged the Government to continue its efforts to expand the system for early detection of mental illness. It noted the Government’s efforts to promote the rights of women and combat sexual violence. 64. Sierra Leone encouraged the Government to promote social integration policies and cultural exchanges and strengthen mechanisms to prevent and address reports of xenophobic discourse against migrants, foreigners and multicultural families. 65. Singapore noted the Government’s initiatives to attain gender equality and to provide support to older persons. 66. Slovenia encouraged the Government to take practical and comprehensive measures to eliminate structural gender discrimination in the labour market, including the gender pay gap. 67. Spain welcomed measures taken to combat discrimination, particularly the adoption of the Framework Act on Gender Equality and the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions Act. 68. Sri Lanka noted the Government’s efforts to incorporate human rights in various policies. It recognized the active role of the Republic of Korea in promoting human rights and democratic values globally. 69. The State of Palestine noted the efforts to address racial discrimination and xenophobia and commended the Government for its efforts to ensure gender equality, especially in employment. 6