A/HRC/16/2 the respective articles of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the Convention against Torture. 410. Mongolia accepted recommendation 86.5 regarding the adoption of measures to explicitly prohibit, prevent and punish discrimination on any grounds, including on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. In November 2009, a working group had been set up to elaborate amendments to the Law on the Prevention of HIV/AIDS, and the draft amendments included anti-discrimination clauses. 411. Mongolia accepted recommendations 86.6 and 86.7 relating to the role of the National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia in the adoption and implementation of the gender equality law and the participation of women in decision-making. The Parliament had already adopted the Law on Gender Equality, which specified the role of the Commission in its implementation. As noted by the delegation, the Law also provided ample opportunities for women to be included in upper and/or high-level decision-making processes. 412. Mongolia also accepted recommendations 86.8 and 86.9. In this respect, a working group had been established to elaborate amendments to the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as hate crimes. 413. The delegation reported that the declassification of death penalty sentences imposed in the past and the removal of classification of information on death penalty were planned to be implemented after the approval of the bill and other measures on the abolition of the death penalty. Furthermore, in its spring session, Parliament scheduled to debate Mongolia’s accession to the second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty. With this in mind, Mongolia accepted recommendations 86.10 and 86.11. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Human Rights Council on the review outcome 414. Algeria welcomed the progress made by Mongolia in the area of human rights, which was illustrated by the establishment of various mechanisms for human rights protection, the ratification of major international instruments and the establishment of a moratorium on the death penalty. Algeria also expressed its appreciation for the acceptance by Mongolia of 126 recommendations, including 3 recommendations made by Algeria. Algeria was encouraged by Mongolia’s determination to continue its efforts to promote and protect human rights. 415. Thailand noted Mongolia’s determination to overcome socio-economic and development challenges while striking a balance between economic growth and human rights. Thailand expressed its readiness to promote South-South cooperation, particularly in the area of sustainable agricultural production and income-generating activities. Thailand welcomed the acceptance by Mongolia of recommendations addressing vulnerable groups, such as women, children and persons with disabilities. Thailand expressed its support for Mongolia’s efforts to combat human trafficking and expressed its readiness to share its experiences and identify concrete areas of mutual cooperation. 416. Morocco took note of the progress made by Mongolia in the area of human rights. By accepting 126 of 129 recommendations made during the review, Mongolia reaffirmed its commitment to human rights and to the universal periodic review. This also reinforced the dialogue and cooperative approach demonstrated by Mongolia during the review process. Morocco remained conscious of the difficulties and challenges that Mongolia might face in implementing these recommendations. In this regard, Morocco called on the international community to support Mongolia in its endeavours. GE.11-17059 161