A/HRC/34/7 through the recent ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Haiti praised Iceland as a model for all small island nations in many areas, including human rights. 59. Hungary complimented the efforts made to develop the equal pay standard, which might serve as a valuable example to other countries seeking to achieve gender equality. Hungary commended the multifaceted work and national institution functions of the Icelandic Human Rights Centre, but noted that its powers, independence and financing were not set out in a statute. Hungary asked about the intentions of Iceland in respect of ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 60. Indonesia noted the many initiatives undertaken to combat gender inequality and the adoption of the Act on Foreigners, in June 2016, and the Act on Immigration Issues, in 2012. Indonesia also appreciated the adoption, in May 2016, of legislation on judicial reform. 61. The Islamic Republic of Iran noted the reports of sexual abuse of children and the reduced quality and availability of public health-care services, notably for families of children with disabilities. It noted the increasing number of cases of violence against women and the persisting attitudes and stereotypes leading to violence against women. 62. Iraq commended the follow-up action taken by Iceland to previous recommendations, to promote and protect human rights domestically. Iraq acknowledged the initiatives of Iceland to reinforce the rights of older persons by providing domestic assistance and nursing care. 63. Italy took note of the efforts of Iceland to combat domestic violence, particularly with regard to the “Keep the window open” model aimed at ensuring more safety and improving assistance services for victims of domestic violence. 64. Japan commended the measures taken to improve the status and participation of women in society. Japan asked Iceland to share information on measures to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Japan commended the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and asked about new legal systems or measures introduced in that connection. Japan inquired about progress made or difficulties encountered in preparing for the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. 65. Lebanon noted that Iceland had rigorously followed up on the recommendations from the previous review, in 2011, in particular with respect to the amendments to antidiscrimination laws and to the achievement of gender equality. 66. Libya commended Iceland for the critical steps taken to ratify the European Agreement relating to Persons Participating in Proceedings of the European Court of Human Rights and harmonize national legislation with that agreement. 67. Maldives acknowledged the commitment of Iceland to ensuring strong representation of women in public institutions, including through the implementation of a quota. Maldives appreciated the measures taken to protect the rights of persons with disabilities through the 2011 Act on the Protection of the Rights of Disabled Persons. 68. Mexico acknowledged the progress made by Iceland in developing initiatives in the areas of disability, the rights of the child and migration. It congratulated Iceland for the recent ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 69. Mongolia highlighted the policy actions taken by Iceland to balance gender equality and increase the number of women employees in public services. Mongolia commended Iceland for its ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, its support for the rights of elderly people and its focus on the rights of the child and the 9