A/HRC/23/14 efforts to increase the equality index of women, to protect children and for the integration of foreigners. Nicaragua made a recommendation. 38. Norway noted the preparations by Liechtenstein for the ratification of important human rights conventions and its commitment to strengthen the rights of minorities, since the first cycle. It noted with encouragement the country’s goal of attributing 0.7 per cent of its GNI to ODA. Norway requested to know how Liechtenstein addressed the underrepresentation of women in elected and appointed bodies and particular how it would secure the increase of parliamentary seats for women in the elections of February 2012. It noted that CERD and the Council of Europe had indicated that there was room for improvement in combating racism and ensuring the rights of minorities. Norway made recommendations. 39. The State of Palestine welcomed the efforts to implement the recommendations made during the 1st UPR. It commended Liechtenstein for numerous measures taken to promote gender equality. It observed the positive progress made in respect of discrimination against persons who were not citizens of Switzerland or the countries of the European Economic Area and encouraged Liechtenstein to ensure that foreigners were protected from racial discrimination, particularly with regard to residency status, freedom of movement, employment, education, health care and housing. The State of Palestine made recommendations. 40. Peru highlighted progress made by Liechtenstein since its first review, such as the ratification of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in respect of Intercountry Adoption, as well as the creation of the Ombuds Office for Children and Young People. Peru made recommendations. 41. The Philippines commended the achievements of Liechtenstein in the field of social and economic rights. It noted with satisfaction the recent reforms that had been introduced in the areas of gender equality, children’s rights and vulnerable groups, including the elderly, persons with disabilities and foreign residents. It also noted efforts to combat racial discrimination and trafficking in persons. The Philippines made recommendations. 42. The Republic of Moldova noted that, despite progress, the realization of de facto equality between men and women remained a challenge, and stated that strengthening the Office of Equal Opportunity should ensure that priority be given to women’s rights, nondiscrimination and gender equality. It stated that a properly resourced Ombudsperson for children and young people would contribute to the protection of children’s rights and the achievement of gender equality. It recognised the commitment of Liechtenstein to combating human trafficking. It made recommendations. 43. Slovakia commended the commitment of Liechtenstein to follow up the recommendations received in the first UPR cycle. It took positive note of the signing of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and the appointment of the first Ombudsperson for children and young people. The regular financial and practical contributions of Liechtenstein to the work of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights were noted. Slovakia made recommendations. 44. Slovenia commended Liechtenstein for its regulation on the applicability of international agreements in the country; for the ratification of 1961 and 1954 conventions on statelessness; for the ratification of both amendments to the Rome Statute; and for its contribution to development aid and OHCHR. It asked whether Liechtenstein intended to ratify the European Social Charter. Slovenia made recommendations. 8