A/HRC/26/10 representation and the National Strategy for the Fight against Poverty and Social Exclusion. It made a recommendation. 64. Ireland noted the adoption of legislation on discrimination, albeit not explicitly protecting LGBT persons, the decriminalization of defamation and the visits by two special procedures mandate holders. It was concerned at continuing discrimination and the failure to ensure the Roma population’s right to the highest health standards. It made recommendations. 65. Italy appreciated the progress made by the State under review, including in children’s and property rights and in data protection, but was concerned about the closure of a number of independent media outlets since the previous UPR. It welcomed ratification of CRPD. It made recommendations. 66. Libya commended the State under review for ratifying the CRPD and its Optional Protocol, and adopting a national strategy dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for women and men and a national action plan on gender equality. It highlighted achievements in the field of the rights of the child. It made a recommendation. 67. Liechtenstein acknowledged efforts to combat discrimination against women and children and strengthen their rights by adopting legislation on equal opportunities for women and men and on child protection, and subsequently implementing strategies and national action plans. It acknowledged the commitment of the State under review to international justice. It made recommendations. 68. Lithuania commended the ratification of CRPD and its Optional Protocol. It noted the adoption of legislation on the media and audiovisual media services and on equal opportunities for women and men, although it highlighted continued reports of discrimination against women in law and in practice. It made recommendations. 69. Malaysia acknowledged the progress made in women’s empowerment and children’s rights, particularly through the adoption of national action plans. It commended efforts to revise and adopt standard operating procedures, a strategy and an action plan for combating trafficking in persons and illegal migration, and efforts to provide training for law enforcement officials. It made a recommendation. 70. Mexico welcomed the Government’s cooperation with the human right mechanisms during visits to the country and through reports submitted to treaty bodies. It trusted that the UPR mechanism would assist the State under review to overcome its human rights challenges. It made recommendations. 71. Montenegro noted the adoption of anti-discrimination legislation and the establishment of a commission for that purpose. It requested information on the Commission’s achievements thus far. It welcomed the adoption of a strategy to combat domestic violence and the establishment of a dedicated coordination body. It requested information on achievements in combating trafficking in persons. 72. Morocco commended amendments to legislation strengthening the Ombudsman’s mandate to create departments to protect the rights of vulnerable groups. It requested more information on the mandate and operation of the Intersectoral Commission for Human Rights. It noted judicial reforms and amendments to the Law on Civil Procedure and the new Law on Criminal Procedure. It made a recommendation. 73. Namibia appreciated the level of cooperation by the State under review with regional and international human rights mechanisms, including by strengthening its Intersectoral Commission for Human Rights. Namibia further noted the establishment of frameworks to promote and mainstream gender equality, including a new law, strategy and action plan. It made recommendations. 11

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