A/HRC/38/11 34. Mozambique congratulated Luxembourg for its efforts to address racism, the adoption of the National Action Plan for Equality between Women and Men and the revision of legislation on domestic violence aimed at preventing and eliminating all forms of violence against women. 35. Myanmar recognized the measures taken by Luxembourg to improve human rights education, including through the launching of the “Life and Society” education course. It asked for more information on the challenges and good practices of Luxembourg in promoting human rights education, given the plans to include human rights education in the curriculum of its primary schools. 36. Nepal welcomed the establishment of the Interministerial Human Rights Committee, steps taken to enhance gender equality and women’s political and economic participation and measures taken to combat trafficking in persons. It expressed appreciation for the social welfare system. 37. The Netherlands congratulated Luxembourg on the adoption and implementation of the draft law on marriage between same-sex persons. It encouraged Luxembourg to lead by example in the protection of press freedom worldwide. It considered that a national action plan on business and human rights was particularly relevant, as Luxembourg was home to many large companies. 38. Pakistan regretted that a number of issues still needed to be addressed, including the non-renewal of the mandate of the special standing commission to combat racial discrimination. 39. The Philippines commended the ratification by Luxembourg of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. It expressed support for the efforts of Luxembourg on women’s issues. It noted the efforts made by Luxembourg against trafficking in persons. 40. Portugal welcomed the positive steps taken by Luxembourg since the last universal periodic review to ensure equality between the sexes, by strengthening the participation of women in politics and the economy. 41. The Republic of Korea appreciated the ratification by Luxembourg of most international human rights instruments. It expressed the wish that programmes, such as the National Action Plan for Equality between Women and Men and the National Integration and Anti-discrimination Action Plan, be effectively implemented. 42. The Russian Federation noted the efforts by Luxembourg to address issues relating to the promotion and protection of the rights of migrants. It noted, however, that the problems faced by migrants, in particular in the area of employment, were of a systemic nature. 43. Senegal welcomed the adoption of various measures, including the appointment of an Ambassador-at-Large for Human Rights, the establishment of an Interministerial Human Rights Committee and the submission of a midterm report. 44. Sierra Leone encouraged Luxembourg to consider reallocating powers to the National Council for Foreigners in order to maintain the scope of the issue of racial discrimination. It also encouraged Luxembourg to expedite the legislative reforms necessary to ensure that the acquisition of nationality was accorded to children born out of wedlock. 45. Slovenia expressed appreciation for the midterm report of the universal periodic review. It welcomed information on positive developments, such as the ratification of international human rights instruments and the adoption of the law on same-sex marriage. 46. Spain welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. It was concerned regarding the high level of unemployment of persons with disabilities and that children could be placed in solitary confinement for up to 10 days as a form of punishment. 5