A/HRC/36/6 80. Ghana noted with appreciation the accession by Morocco to some core human rights treaties since its second-cycle review. 81. Greece congratulated Morocco for its efforts to strengthen the institutional and legal framework for the promotion and protection of human rights. 82. Guatemala noted with appreciation the adoption of the national policy on migration and asylum seekers in Morocco, as well as its implementation strategy. 83. Haiti noted with satisfaction the successful economic reforms and the progress made concerning freedom of expression and the protection of the rights of migrant workers. 84. Honduras recognized the actions of Morocco in favour of vulnerable groups, the national action plan for persons with disabilities and the recognition of the Amazigh language. 85. Hungary commended Morocco for implementing the plan for gender equality 20122016 but was concerned about the discrimination faced by Christians and other religious minorities. 86. Iceland was concerned about reports of discrimination against members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community. It urged Morocco to improve the human rights situation in Western Sahara. 87. Indonesia commended Morocco, as a fellow core member of the Convention against Torture Initiative, for its efforts to improve legislation on human rights. 88. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended Morocco for strengthening its social policies to protect the human rights of vulnerable groups, including women, children and persons with disabilities. 89. Iraq commended Morocco for the creation of the Ministry of Human Rights and the Interministerial Human Rights Unit and the adoption of the national sustainable development strategy for 2015-2020. 90. Ireland welcomed the steps taken towards gender equality and urged Morocco to withdraw its reservations to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. 91. Italy congratulated Morocco for the progress achieved in the judicial system and for actions taken to promote the work of mechanisms combating torture. 92. Jordan commended the measures taken to enhance gender equality and the efforts to promote less developed regions and reduce poverty. It also welcomed the national plan for children. 93. Kenya welcomed the participation of Morocco in the universal periodic review and thanked it for its national report. 94. Kuwait commended the positive measures taken by Morocco to raise public awareness of human rights and its commitment to the protection of human rights. 95. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended the measures taken by Morocco to improve social protection by extending social and medical coverage to the whole population. 96. Latvia commended the adoption of the 2016 press code. It noted that the recommendation to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court had previously been accepted but not implemented. 97. Lebanon commended Morocco for its efforts to respect its obligations by enacting legislation promoting freedom of opinion and expression, protecting the rights of journalists and combating human trafficking. 98. Libya commended Morocco for making achievements since the previous universal periodic review and for adopting national strategies for sustainable development and youth. 99. Madagascar commended Morocco for the establishment of an independent judicial system and the adoption of policies aimed at protecting the rights of vulnerable groups. 8