A/HRC/36/6 120. Rwanda commended Morocco for its progress in improving the social and economic status of its citizens, in reforming the justice sector and in improving access to justice. 121. Saudi Arabia commended Morocco for its efforts to integrate human rights in public policies and to promote the right to education in the context of the strategic vision for reform for 2015-2030. 122. Senegal welcomed the adoption of an inclusive social policy targeting vulnerable persons and thus contributing to a reduction in inequality and poverty, particularly in the southern provinces. 123. Serbia encouraged Morocco to continue its policy of promoting gender equality, in particular in the job market. 124. Sierra Leone commended Morocco for adopting the 2016 trafficking in persons act, the efforts made to regularize the situation of migrants and grant asylum, the gender equality plan and the child protection programme. 125. Singapore commended Morocco for its implementation of the National Initiative for Human Development and the establishment of a social cohesion fund for persons with specific needs. 126. Slovenia acknowledged the improvements made in terms of gender equality, including the creation of the Authority for Gender Equality and Action against All Forms of Discrimination, and noted that significant challenges remained. 127. South Africa said that it trusted that a political process with the Polisario Front would be resumed with the aim of reaching a mutually acceptable political solution and that it remained confident that a referendum would be held on the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara. 128. South Sudan noted the wide-ranging reforms made to the justice sector, the efforts to strengthen women’s participation in public life and the adoption of policies aimed at combating poverty and social inequality. 129. Spain welcomed the adoption of the new Constitution, which accorded human rights a prominent place and extended public freedoms. 130. Sri Lanka requested that Morocco share challenges and specific steps taken in the process of adopting the draft law for the elimination of violence against women. 131. The State of Palestine commended Morocco for its efforts to alleviate poverty through social and economic reforms and noted the improvements in education, including regarding the indicators of children enrolled in education. 132. The Sudan commended Morocco for the steps taken since its second review, such as the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 133. Sweden made recommendations. 134. Switzerland welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and said it would support efforts to establish a national mechanism for the prevention of torture. Switzerland regretted that Morocco had not yet adopted the law on violence against women. 135. Thailand welcomed the efforts made to guarantee the right to health by establishing mobile hospitals in rural areas. It remained concerned about violence against women. 136. Togo noted the 2013 immigration and asylum policy allowing the reception and regularization of the situation of migrants. It welcomed the remarkable work of the national human rights institution. 137. Tunisia commended Morocco for its efforts to alleviate poverty and combat child labour, and welcomed the adoption of the press law of 2016 and the law on military courts’ jurisdiction. 138. Turkey welcomed the reforms to the justice system, the equality plan, the policy on child protection and the legislative reform improving women’s political participation. 10