A/HRC/24/5 ratification of human rights instruments. It raised concerns over sexist and patriarchal attitudes and persistence of domestic and sexual violence against women. It expressed concern about crime in cities, police brutality and prison conditions and inquired about measures to combat juvenile delinquency. Luxembourg made recommendations. 66. Malaysia noted significant progress and commended efforts in rights of the child, women and vulnerable groups. It appreciated implementation of the 50 accepted recommendations. It supported request for funding. It acknowledged challenges faced and expressed confidence they would be addressed. Malaysia made recommendations. 67. Maldives commended progress in women’s participation in decision-making but noted continued stereotyping and violence against women, child labor and abuse. It recognized the need for technical assistance and financial support. It noted that no standing invitation had been issued to human rights special procedure mandate holders and asked for information in that regard. It made recommendations. 68. Mali commended the ratification and implementation in domestic legislation of several human rights instruments. It noted efforts in protecting children’s rights and the creation of the Institute for Children and Adolescents to combat violence against children. It commended reforms in the justice sector. It expressed confidence in continued action. 69. Mauritania noted the progress made in implementing the 50 recommendations from the first cycle and the ratification of several human rights instruments. However, it underscored the need for institutional reforms, calling on the international community and United Nations bodies to provide support for implementation of policy to promote and respect human rights. 70. Mexico welcomed ratification of human rights instruments, expressing hope for further ratifications of pending instruments. It noted legislative measures to improve the rights of the child and prison conditions. It recognized efforts to promote gender equality and overcome sexist stereotypes. Mexico made recommendations. 71. Montenegro commended strengthened institutions achieved between the two UPR cycles and progress reflected in the upgrade from the group of least developed countries to lower middle income status. It welcomed broad engagement by the Government with all segments of society in the process of the preparation of the national report. It made recommendations. 72. Morocco welcomed the key role played by the National Commission for Human Rights and Citizenship. It supported educational reform aimed at mandatory universal education through to the tenth year of schooling and noted progress in attendance by girls. It welcomed the work of the Institute for Children and Adolescents and noted high participation by women in the judicial sector. It supported the request for technical cooperation. 73. The Netherlands commended efforts to improve the national human rights situation and the ratification of CRPD and the signing of OP-CAT. It expressed concern at slow progress made in eradicating child labour. It made a recommendation. 74. Nicaragua highlighted the ratification of important international human rights instruments, the adoption of new legislative measures and the creation of new public structures to cater for citizens’ needs. It applauded efforts towards gender equality and promoting the participation of women in public administration. Nicaragua made recommendations. 75. Niger noted with satisfaction efforts made to ratify almost all of the regional and international human rights instruments, and incorporate them into domestic legislation. It 10