A/HRC/30/8 38. The Niger noted the important contribution made by Maldives to the Human Rights Council, the many ratifications and the initiatives for migrant workers. 39. Nigeria commended achievements in health, housing and education and the strengthened legislative framework on human rights. 40. Norway raised concerns, including on the lack of respect for a fair trial and due process, and urged the reversal of trends undermining democratic principles. 41. Oman commended efforts to promote and protect human rights, especially for minors, and the training of law enforcement officials. 42. Pakistan commended efforts to modernize national legislation and strengthen the legal framework to promote and protect human rights. 43. Paraguay noted advances, such as criminalizing martial rape, but remained concerned at acts of gender discrimination and discrimination based on religion. 44. Peru emphasized such advances as the Social Health Insurance Act introducing universal health care and ratification of the Rome Statute. 45. Philippines commended the rights-based approach to climate change and disaster risk reduction and the new law against sexual abuse, including marital rape. 46. Portugal welcomed the signing of the Rome Statute and shared the concerns of Maldives regarding displacement due to environmental causes. 47. Qatar appreciated legislation and policies on education, health, housing, persons with disabilities, the protection of women and children and the prevention of trafficking. 48. The Republic of Korea noted efforts to protect vulnerable groups with the Domestic Violence Prevention Act and the draft child rights bill. 49. The Republic of Moldova welcomed measures against child, early and forced marriage and asked about the study on child sexual exploitation. 50. The Russian Federation welcomed the reforms in the area of criminal justice, including the adoption of the Criminal Code. 51. Rwanda commended progress achieved in health and the provision of free education and affordable and safe housing. 52. Saudi Arabia commended the ratification of treaties, protocols and ILO conventions and efforts for polio eradication, free education and adequate housing and against domestic violence. 53. Senegal welcomed the ratification of the fundamental ILO conventions, visits of United Nations mandate holders and major progress in education, health, housing and women’s rights. 54. Seychelles commended the great steps taken towards a human rights-based approach to protecting the environment and combating climate change. 55. Sierra Leone appreciated universal health care, free education and the Anti-Torture Act, urged greater protection for migrant workers and human rights defenders and called for climate change adaptation assistance. 56. Singapore welcomed the commitment to promote health services and to eliminate discrimination and violence against women. 57. Slovenia welcomed criminalization of domestic violence and marital rape, hoped for ratification of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a 7