A/HRC/26/3 domestic violence. It noted policies aimed at Māori, particularly health and education programmes. It commended the ratification of OP-CRC-SC. Paraguay made recommendations. 58. The Philippines welcomed continued efforts to build a strong legal framework to protect migrant workers. It applauded changes in immigration operating policies to allow immigrants who lodged complaints to continue living in New Zealand and have access to remedies. It hoped that New Zealand would consider ratifying the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW) and International Labour Organization (ILO) Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189). 59. Portugal welcomed the commitment to promoting equality and non-discrimination. It encouraged the priority given to improving the protection of children against abuse and to reducing domestic violence, in particular its impact on women and children, through the adoption of appropriate measures. It made recommendations. 60. The Republic of Moldova noted the priority given to ensuring that the human rights impacts of the Canterbury earthquakes were taken into account in the rebuilding process. It asked whether New Zealand would consider gradually withdrawing its reservations to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It made a recommendation. 61. Romania welcomed efforts to address the effects of long-term situations that at times harmed the rights of the citizens. It congratulated New Zealand for its cooperation with human rights mechanisms and its commitment to promoting them. It made a recommendation. 62. Slovakia applauded efforts to further strengthen children’s rights through the ratification of OP-CRC-SC and encouraged its effective implementation. It made recommendations. 63. Slovenia welcomed the ratification of OP-CRC-SC and the Government’s efforts to reduce domestic violence and its impact on women and children, which were a matter of concern. It made recommendations. 64. Somalia congratulated New Zealand on the achievements described in its report. It made recommendations. 65. Spain welcomed new legislation to ensure respect of economic, social and cultural rights and efforts to reduce child poverty and combat gender-based violence. It made recommendations. 66. Sri Lanka noted efforts to reduce violence against women and improve their economic independence and participation in governance. It welcomed the ratification of OP-CRC-SC and the Vulnerable Children Bill. It welcomed the announcement of further measures to combat the exploitation of migrant workers. It made recommendations. 67. The State of Palestine welcomed the progress made to promote equality and nondiscrimination in ensuring the rights of indigenous peoples. It commended the ratification of OP-CRC-SC and the launch of the White Paper for Vulnerable Children and the Children’s Action Plan. It made recommendations. 68. Switzerland praised the Treaty settlement process. It remained concerned at the numerous cases of domestic violence, abuse and harassment, and at inequalities in healthcare provision, education and salaries, particularly affecting Māori and Pacifika people. It was also concerned that the new legislation on intelligence-gathering might affect privacy and freedom of expression. It made recommendations. 9