A/HRC/28/12 109. Myanmar noted the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals ahead of 2015. 110. The Netherlands firmly opposed the death penalty and noted the lack of significant improvement. 111. New Zealand welcomed the country’s engagement with the UPR process and cooperation on shared concerns. 112. Nicaragua noted legislative reform and attainment of the Millennium Development Goals and warned against politicization of the UPR process. 113. Niger noted legislation to protect women, promote equality and provide social services and encouraged international cooperation. 114. Nigeria encouraged ongoing efforts towards improving children’s rights, access to health and administration of justice. 115. Norway expressed concern regarding capital punishment, freedom of expression and discrimination against religious minorities. 116. Oman commended the incorporation of the Millennium Development Goals in development plans and the enhancement of women’s role in society 117. Pakistan commended progress regarding criminal procedure and child protection laws, judicial bodies and social policies. 118. Paraguay welcomed the signature of OP-CRC-AC, noted the national instruments and the need to protect women’s rights. 119. Peru noted new polices and asked for information regarding the criteria for recognizing religious minorities. 120. Poland encouraged cooperation with international instruments, expressing concern about executions and discrimination against vulnerable groups. 121. Portugal welcomed progress towards an NHRI and expressed regret at gender discrimination, domestic violence and capital punishment. 122. Qatar commended the inclusion of human rights in school curricula and the organization of human rights training courses for Government officials. 123. The Republic of Korea welcomed the drafting of the Charter of Citizen’s Rights and legislative developments. 124. Romania noted updated legislation and requested information on the internal consultations for the Charter of Citizens’ Rights. 125. The Russian Federation noted the new laws to protect children and the measures to protect the family. 126. Senegal noted significant political, judicial and legislative progress and advances in children’s and women’s rights. 127. Sierra Leone commended the Five Year Development Plan and encouraged abolition of the death penalty. 128. Singapore noted adoption of OP-CRC-AC and national laws and encouraged continued international cooperation. 129. Slovakia encouraged progress on women’s rights, the freedom of the media and access to information. 10

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