A/HRC/31/9 98. Egypt welcomed transitional justice mechanisms, the enhanced political representation of women, and addressing migrant workers’ exploitation risks and social protection measures for the poorest and most disadvantaged. It noted the progress made in reducing maternal and child mortality and poverty eradication. 99. Estonia welcomed the new Constitution. It expressed concern, however, about harassment of and reprisals against journalists and human rights defenders, and violence against women, including sexual violence and abuse. 100. Finland welcomed the new Constitution’s provisions on compulsory and free primary education, women’s equal inheritance rights and the rehabilitation of bonded labourers. While appreciating a steady increase in enrolment and literacy rates, it expressed concern about the disparity in the quality of education among schools and groups of children. 101. France welcomed the new Constitution and the nomination of the national human rights commission. 102. Germany welcomed the new Constitution and the efforts by all non-governmental and civil society organizations in the country’s peacebuilding process as encouraging for its path to reconciliation. 103. Ghana welcomed significant improvement in the security system, the establishment of transitional justice mechanisms and improvement in the functioning of the criminal justice system. 104. Haiti welcomed Nepal to its second universal periodic review. 105. Hungary noted that the level of implementation of human rights treaties remained weak and asked for more information about the plans regarding the modification of the country’s citizenship laws. 106. India noted that the people of Nepal were facing a challenge during the ongoing political transition. It noted concerns raised over continuing incidents of violence, extrajudicial killings and ethnic discrimination. 107. Indonesia noted the efforts of Nepal in the areas of domestic violence, trafficking and the protection of migrant workers. 108. Ireland encouraged Nepal to continue addressing the impact of the armed conflict. It was concerned about violence against human rights defenders and journalists and the lack of enjoyment of the right to adequate food. 109. Israel noted the development of national human rights action plans, including on gender empowerment and on persons with disabilities, the improved representation of women in Parliament and progress on inclusive education. 110. Japan commended Nepal for the promulgation of the new Constitution and on the legal measures introduced, and national and district committees established to address human trafficking of women and children. 111. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic noted the strong commitment of Nepal to the promotion and protection of human rights in the country, and noted that it had made progress in combating human trafficking. 112. Latvia noted the adoption of the new Constitution and legislative measures for gender mainstreaming. It was concerned about discrimination against women and harmful traditional practices, such as child marriage. 12