A/HRC/27/16 70. Malaysia noted that Nicaragua had met the World Food Summit goal of reducing the number of undernourished persons. It encouraged Nicaragua to continue its efforts to combat poverty. Malaysia made recommendations. 71. Mexico commended efforts to combat poverty and investment initiatives in clean energies. It hoped that the UPR would help Nicaragua to overcome human rights challenges. Mexico made recommendations. 72. Montenegro wished to discuss the results achieved in the implementation of the Comprehensive Act against Violence towards Women and of the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child. Montenegro made recommendations. 73. Morocco praised the efforts of Nicaragua to pursue sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction, as well as its fight against malnutrition and illiteracy. Morocco noted the importance of the adoption of the National Plan for Youth Employment. Morocco made recommendations. 74. The Netherlands was concerned about gender-based violence. Noting that abortion was criminalized, it expressed concern at the violation of the sexual and reproductive rights of women in Nicaragua. It made recommendations. 75. Nigeria welcomed efforts towards poverty eradication and programmes to increase the availability of food. It urged Nicaragua to ensure gender balance, fundamental rights and basic freedoms for its citizens. Nigeria made recommendations. 76. Norway congratulated Nicaragua on the ratification of ILO Convention No. 169 and increased respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. It expressed concern at violence against women and the criminalization of abortion. Norway made recommendations 77. Pakistan appreciated the efforts to reduce extreme poverty, improvement of socioeconomic indicators, adoption of the 2013-2017 National Human Development Plan and progress in access to education and the provision of health services. Pakistan made recommendations. 78. Paraguay welcomed the National Human Development Plan and commended the fact that the Nicaraguan Institute for Women had been raised to ministerial status. It noted the criminalization of femicide. Paraguay made recommendations. 79. Peru noted progress, including ratification of the Convention against Torture, adoption of legislation on persons with disabilities and on gender-based violence, and criminalization of femicide in the Criminal Code. Peru made recommendations. 80. The Philippines noted the adoption of laws on human trafficking. It appreciated measures to combat poverty and unemployment, and action to safeguard human rights against the impact of climate change. It made recommendations. 81. Poland appreciated the efforts to protect women and children. It encouraged Nicaragua to maximize its efforts to provide a conducive environment for civil society. Poland made recommendations. 82. Belgium welcomed the significant decrease in the number of people suffering from hunger. However, it remained concerned at issues relating to the rights of women and children and the situation of human rights defenders. Belgium made recommendations. 83. The Republic of Korea appreciated the efforts to improve people’s living standards and access to education, and to eradicate violence against women. It wanted Nicaragua to improve people’s civil and political rights. It made recommendations. 9