A/HRC/39/13 97. Lebanon noted the commitment of the Russian Federation to pluralism and coexistence in its human rights policy. 98. Libya highlighted progress in children’s rights. 99. Liechtenstein welcomed the moratorium on the death penalty. 100. Lithuania regretted the failure of the Russian Federation to implement some of the recommendations it had accepted at the previous review. 101. Luxembourg made recommendations. 102. Madagascar commended the Russian Federation for ratifying international instruments and establishing a migration administration. 103. Malaysia recognized the improvements the Russian Federation had made in its human rights legal framework. 104. Maldives commended the Russian Federation for its law prohibiting child trafficking and exploitation. 105. Mali welcomed the strategies on women’s rights and poverty reduction. 106. Mauritania welcomed the Government’s continuous efforts to combat corruption, inter alia, through legislative and administrative measures to guarantee transparency in public administration. It called for further efforts to combat racial discrimination and xenophobia and to narrow the gender wage gap. 107. Mexico acknowledged progress regarding the rights of indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. 108. Montenegro was concerned about discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and hate speech. 109. Mozambique acknowledged progress regarding previous recommendations and the ratification of human rights instruments. 110. Myanmar acknowledged the strengthening of fundamental rights and freedoms, especially efforts to combat gender-based violence. 111. Namibia welcomed recent legal and institutional measures affecting human rights. 112. Nepal welcomed the new commissioners for human rights and children’s rights. 113. The Netherlands called for greater tolerance towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and for prevention of discrimination. 114. New Zealand made recommendations. 115. Nicaragua made recommendations. 116. Nigeria welcomed anti-corruption measures and legislation on strengthening the family and non-discrimination. 117. Norway made recommendations. 118. Pakistan made recommendations. 119. Paraguay noted the creation of the posts of Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights and the regional commissioners for the rights of indigenous peoples. 120. Uruguay applauded the fact that the Russian Federation had respected the moratorium on the death penalty. 121. The Philippines welcomed numerous positive developments on human rights in the Russian Federation. 122. Poland was concerned that discrimination against residents of Crimea was on the increase. 7