A/HRC/28/14 36. Jordan welcomed the enhancement of institutional and legal frameworks for human rights, including the adoption of several laws on trafficking and persons with special needs. Jordan welcomed the Iraqi accession to CAT. 37. Kazakhstan noted accession to international instruments, and expressed appreciation of strengthened institutional structures to promote and protect human rights. 38. Kuwait commended Iraqi efforts to draft the national report, despite the delicate situation faced and efforts to achieve the MDGs by the 2015 deadline. 39. Kyrgyzstan commended measures on women’s rights, including the National Strategy to Combat Violence against Women and efforts to empower women, including by encouraging their participation in governance. 40. Latvia commended the steps taken by the Government of Iraq to establish the High Commission for Human Rights. 41. Lebanon commended Iraq for enacting legislation to protect NGOs and the rights of journalists and to combat human trafficking, and had adopted policies to combat poverty and violence against women, despite security challenges. 42. Malaysia welcomed the formulation of the National Human Rights Plan and establishment of the National High Commission for Human Rights. 43. Maldives welcomed the ratification of CRPD and hoped for the quick adoption of the draft legislation on domestic violence. It noted progress, despite remnants of dictatorship and the constant threat of terrorism. 44. Mauritania noted Iraqi commitment, including by ratifying a number of international human rights instruments such as CEDAW, ICERD, ICCPR and OP-CRC-AC. 45. Montenegro asked how the High Commission for Human Rights would be brought into compliance with the Paris Principles and how minimum standards were respected with regard to the death penalty. 46. Morocco commended the efforts despite the security situation and noted the benefit drawn from the previous UPR by; inter alia, the establishment of the Court for Human Rights, the High Commission for Human Rights, the complaint procedure and transitional justice institutions. 47. Namibia commended action to combat sectarian and ethnic divisions in the face of insurgency and encouraged the investigation of alleged violations of international humanitarian and human rights law and rebuild reconciliation. 48. The Netherlands appreciated the Iraqi accession to CAT. It noted the perpetration of crimes against humanity by violent extremists and persistent impunity in some areas. 49. Nicaragua commended Iraqi achievements in restoring the rule of law and its efforts to bring about social, political and economic change within a national reconstruction and reconciliation process. 50. Nigeria applauded the establishment of human rights institutions, notably the Ministry of Human Rights, and the adoption of the Social Protection Act, while noting the brutal campaign of ISIL. 51. Norway encouraged the Government to make human rights implementation a priority for stability and reconciliation in Iraq, particularly given the threat posed by extremist groups, including ISIL. 7