A/HRC/23/3 measures taken to address concerns about the rights of detainees and their access to medical assistance and for further combating child prostitution and pornography. Italy made recommendations. 20. Japan welcomed the fact that half of the Cabinet posts were filled by women and hoped that the Ministry of Women’s Rights would contribute to ensuring respect for women’s rights. Japan expressed its appreciation for the stated intention to halt evictions of Roma, and for efforts to eradicate ethnic discrimination. Japan made recommendations. 21. Jordan noted the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (CPED). It welcomed the strengthening of the institutional framework through the establishment of the Ministry of Women’s Rights and the Defender of Rights, and hoped that France would support those bodies to discharge their mandates effectively. Jordan made recommendations. 22. Kuwait noted the significant role that France played through its commitments and contributions to set up the rules of the international system to protect and promote human rights. It commended the establishment of the Defender of Rights and efforts to eliminate discrimination against foreigners and persons of different beliefs. Kuwait made recommendations. 23. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic praised progress in implementing the previous UPR recommendations. It noted that France had taken important initiatives aimed at guaranteeing human rights. It encouraged France to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations, other international organizations and stakeholders to overcome challenges for ensuring the realization of the rights of its citizens. 24. Libya commended the legislative and institutional measures to protect women’s rights and to combat racism, including, inter alia, awareness-raising and training in academic institutions. Libya also commended the measures taken to enhance the diversity of cultures and languages, and policies to integrate migrant women into employment. Libya made recommendations. 25. Malaysia, while noting measures taken to enforce anti-discrimination legislation, was concerned at the xenophobic approach utilized in election campaigns; the implementation of Act No. 2004/228, effectively prohibiting students wearing religious symbols from attending public school; and the reported rise of racist acts directed against persons of North-West African origin and Muslims. Malaysia made recommendations. 26. Mauritania noted the efforts of the Government to implement UPR recommendations. It also acknowledged the establishment of the ombudsman, with a constitutional status. It encouraged France to continue to fight against xenophobic public statements made by political or media personalities. Mauritania called on France to continue to improve the situation of the immigrant population. 27. Mexico acknowledged that the promotion of human rights and democracy were central to French foreign policy. It noted the establishment of the ombudsman and praised the measures taken to implement previous UPR recommendations, including the lifting of the declaration on article 124 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. It made recommendations. 28. Peru noted that since its first examination under the UPR, France had established the Ministry of Women’s Rights and an ombudsman, and had adopted a national plan against racism. It requested information on measures taken to reduce prison overcrowding and improve prison conditions. Peru made recommendations. GE.13-12484 5