A/HRC/33/7 92. Namibia recognized the economic crisis in Greece and trusted that the redesigned European Union asylum policy would alleviate the increasing migrant and refugee crisis. 93. Nepal noted the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol thereto, and the development of national action plans on human rights and children’s rights. It appreciated the efforts to promote migrants’ integration and to combat racism. 94. The Netherlands was pleased that Greece had enacted a law allowing civil partnership between same-sex couples, but noted that it did not grant same-sex couples the same rights as heterosexual couples. 95. Nigeria welcomed the circular on the right of every child living in Greece to enrol in school. It expressed concern at the absence of a national plan against racism. 96. Norway commended the efforts of Greece to handle the migration influx and emphasized the responsibility of all European countries to improve the situation for refugees and migrants in Europe. 97. Pakistan noted the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. It asked Greece to complete the construction of a mosque in Athens to allow religious minorities freedom of religion and belief. 98. Panama noted that the migration crisis, as well as the economic crisis, was affecting human rights in Greece, and that in response, a long-term, integrated strategy was needed at the European level. 99. Peru highlighted the efforts of Greece to consider human rights, particularly those of vulnerable groups, while implementing austerity measures, and to provide a dignified reception for refugees and migrants. 100. The Philippines appreciated the protection mechanisms relating to migrants. It agreed that Greece needed to prioritize completion of the National Action Plan on the Rights of the Child. 101. Poland was aware of financial constraints and acknowledged efforts to address social inequalities. It welcomed the new laws and policies on acts of violence against foreigners. 102. Portugal welcomed the protection of the right of every child living in Greece to enrol in school, regardless of residence status, and commended the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 103. Qatar commended the implementation of the recommendations from the previous review, the creation of national action plans, especially for children, efforts to combat racism and intolerance, and the creation of refugee reception centres. 104. The Republic of Korea hoped that the minimum essential economic and social rights would be safeguarded for the vulnerable, regardless of the economic reforms. 105. Honduras appreciated the progress made by Greece in the protection of asylum seekers and irregular migrants, and with regard to the integration of Roma in the country. 106. The Republic of Moldova asked about the evaluation of the National Action Plan on Human Rights, and whether the national referral mechanism for victims of trafficking was fully operational. 107. Romania appreciated the hospitality Greece was providing for refugees and migrants. It acknowledged the legislative framework to combat racism and related intolerance and the establishment of the National Board against Racism and Intolerance. 11