A/HRC/32/15 most of the rights guaranteed to Latvian citizens and enjoyed full legal protection in Latvia and full consular protection while living or travelling abroad. 22. Latvia underlined that the citizenship acquisition and naturalization process had been further simplified, including in 2013 through the granting the Latvian citizenship automatically to children of stateless persons and non-citizens. In total, 99 per cent of children born in Latvia in 2015 were citizens of Latvia. At the same time, Latvia accommodated 178 stateless persons and provided protection as a party to the relevant convention. Latvia requested that the distinction between the aforementioned groups be clearly observed during the interactive dialogue. 23. In order to tackle increased migration and forced displacement, in January 2016 the new Asylum Law had entered into force. Latvia stated that the new law had further expanded the rights of asylum seekers, including through increased State funded legal assistance. In November 2015, the Government had approved the Action Plan for the admission of relocated and resettled asylum seekers. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 24. Italy commended the achievements of Latvia in promoting gender equality and the creation of the Gender Equality Committee that strengthened the cooperation between institutions and civil society. It appreciated the amendments to criminal law that related to the prevention of domestic violence. 25. Jamaica noted the progress made by Latvia in the promotion of gender equality, societal integration, and protection of persons with disabilities. It had questions relating to the use of the Latvian language by members of national minorities, including with respect to their employment, and on the measures to reduce poverty and improve access to health care. 26. Kenya welcomed initiatives addressing challenges in the promotion of tolerance, inclusivity and non-discrimination. It commended programmes to integrate human rights into the curriculum and amendments to the Citizenship Law. It was concerned at the reported large proportion of stateless persons in Latvia. 27. Kyrgyzstan noted that Latvia was working to improve and strengthen human rights institutions in constructive cooperation with international mechanisms and the progress made in achieving gender equality, including the involvement of women in decisionmaking, especially in the economy. 28. Libya thanked Latvia for the comprehensive presentation in its national report. 29. Liechtenstein welcomed the efforts of Latvia for the elimination of discrimination against women and the fight against violence against women. It noted concerns about the lack of adequate and systematic assistance to victims of violence against women. 30. Lithuania commended Latvia for measures taken to implement recommendations from the first review, including in relation to naturalization, improved conditions for linguistic minorities to facilitate their integration, progress in the involvement of women in decision-making and in combating human trafficking. 31. Malaysia commended the efforts of Latvia in, inter alia, promoting gender equality tackling domestic violence and protecting persons with disabilities. It urged Latvia to monitor and prevent any activities that legitimized Nazism and violent extremist ideology. 32. Mexico welcomed the ratification of the second optional protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well as legislative reforms 6