A/HRC/43/5 41. Lithuania welcomed the efforts of El Salvador to improve its human rights environment. 42. Luxembourg welcomed the signing by El Salvador of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and supported the country’s efforts to eliminate discrimination against women. 43. Maldives welcomed the adoption by El Salvador of the Special Comprehensive Act on a Violence-free Life for Women, and was encouraged by its National Plan on Climate Change. 44. Mexico recognized the adoption of a comprehensive approach to insecurity. It welcomed the reform of the Penal Code to incorporate hate crimes based on sexual orientation or gender identity. 45. Montenegro commended the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and acknowledged the improvements to policies regarding rights of vulnerable groups. 46. Morocco noted with satisfaction the withdrawal of the reservation to the Convention against Torture and the adoption of a law to combat human trafficking. 47. Myanmar welcomed efforts to bring domestic laws into line with international human rights standards, in particular the amendment of the Special Comprehensive Act on a Violence-free Life for Women. 48. Nepal welcomed efforts to strengthen the Office of the Human Rights Advocate, and to eliminate a greater amount of contaminated waste and ozone-depleting substances. 49. The Netherlands expressed concern about the criminalization of abortion in all circumstances and the obligation of health professionals to report suspected abortions to the authorities. It was also concerned about a new amnesty law. 50. New Zealand made recommendations. 51. Nigeria noted with encouragement the efforts made to strengthen the legal and institutional frameworks with a view to ensuring the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. 52. Norway noted positive steps to strengthen women’s rights, but remained concerned about legislation on abortion, and about the high level of violence and homicides. 53. Panama welcomed the legislative framework and various policies to protect vulnerable groups, and the fruitful cooperation with human rights mechanisms. It urged El Salvador to combat violence and address its root causes. 54. Paraguay commended El Salvador for its leadership in regard to migrant children and adolescents, for its inter-agency mechanism for implementing and following up on international human rights commitments, and for actions guaranteeing indigenous peoples’ rights. 55. Peru acknowledged efforts to combat delinquency and organized crime, and to resolve the economic and social situation. 56. The Philippines noted policies and action plans for youth, children, women and migrants, the country’s human rights-based security policy, and the strengthening of the judiciary. 57. Portugal welcomed efforts on women’s rights but was concerned at the high levels of violence against women and girls, and the lack of access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services. 58. El Salvador, replying to questions, indicated that a national mechanism for reporting and follow-up had been created, which would promote the implementation of human rights recommendations. The structure for the mechanism was being studied. 59. Regarding women’s rights, El Salvador reported the creation of the National System for Substantive Equality; the adoption of the National Equality Plan 2016–2020; the 6