A/HRC/24/10 132. Mozambique commended the adoption of legislative measures to enhance human rights, in particular the ratification of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the abolition of the death penalty, all in challenging economic circumstances. Mozambique made a recommendation. 133. Namibia applauded the constitutional reform, the abolition of the death penalty, the establishment of the Senate and the improved election law. It commended Djibouti for hosting refugees and asylum seekers. It noted efforts to increase access to health care, education, potable water and employment. Namibia made recommendations. 134. The Netherlands noted that despite criminalizing FGM, promoting women’s rights and combating violence and discrimination, reports of domestic violence and harmful traditional practices persisted. It called for improved freedoms of expression and association. It applauded improved treaty body reporting. The Netherlands made recommendations. 135. Nicaragua welcomed the abolition of the death penalty and the creation of the Office of the Ombudsman. It urged independence of the human rights institution, according to the Paris Principles. It noted the National Gender Policy, promoting gender equality, eradicating violence and empowering women. Nicaragua made a recommendation. 136. Niger commended the ratification of regional and international instruments and their implementation through national legislation. It acknowledged the establishment of universal obligatory education to the age of 16 years, and the National Strategic Action Plan for Children. Niger made recommendations. 137. Nigeria acknowledged the effort Djibouti had put into preparing its national report. It welcomed progress in promoting and protecting human rights, taking particular note of numerous laws enacted to implement constitutional rights. Nigeria made recommendations. 138. Oman recognized the implementation of recommendations from the first UPR cycle, as well as efforts to strengthen and reform the institutional human rights framework and carry out strategic planning in accordance with its human rights obligations. Oman made a recommendation. 139. Pakistan commended Djibouti’s increased reporting compliance, legislative amendments and creation of the National Committee on the Rights of the Child and national education master plan. It welcomed electoral reform and a more independent National Human Rights Commission. Pakistan made recommendations. 140. The Philippines noted the improved normative and institutional framework, and the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsman, Senate and Court of Audit. It welcomed the focus on women’s empowerment and access to resources in poverty reduction. The Philippines made recommendations. 141. In its concluding remarks, the delegation thanked all those taking part in the meeting. With regard to freedom of expression, the Minister for the Advancement of Women informed States that an association of journalists for human rights had been set up in 2011 with the assistance of the OHCHR East Africa Regional Office; there was also a Djiboutian journalists’ union and association. 142. The head of the delegation referred once again to the unfounded allegations of acts of torture in Djibouti and condemned them. 16 GE.13-15502