A/HRC/44/2 Namibia’s recommendations regarding the exploitation of resources of Western Sahara, and referred to article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Namibia reiterated its recommendation in this regard. 378. Nepal was pleased to note that Spain accepted its recommendations related to combating of trafficking in persons while safeguarding victims’ right to justice and continuing support services for migrants and their children. Nepal commended Spain on the continuing achievements made with regard to gender parity, especially on the commitment to combat climate change. 379. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees welcomed the support by Spain for recommendations regarding the respect of international obligations; in particular, those concerning asylum seekers and refugees, including the adherence to the principle of non-refoulement. It reiterated its support to Spain in the implementation of fast and fair procedures to reduce pending asylum cases and it welcomed the acceptance of recommendations on child protection and gender-based violence. 380. Qatar appreciated the acceptance by Spain of recommendations made by its delegation. Qatar wished Spain every success in the drafting of its second National Human Rights Plan, and in guaranteeing that children with disabilities can effectively enjoy their right to education, autonomy and participation. Qatar hoped that Spain could effectively implement all the recommendations accepted in the framework of the review. 381. The Russian Federation noted with satisfaction that Spain accepted the majority of the recommendations made by its delegation with respect to cessation of unauthorized forced repatriation of migrants, the preservation of measures to address the problem of overcrowding in Spanish prisons, ensuring the conduct of independent and effective investigations in cases of unlawful actions by the police. It applauded the willingness of Spain to cooperate with the universal periodic review. 382. Senegal noted with satisfaction the renewal of Spain’s commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, which was reflected in the adoption of legislative and institutional measures. It also welcomed the measures taken by Spain to implement certain recommendations, inter alia, those regarding efforts to combat poverty, to increase employment and to promote gender equality. 383. Sri Lanka noted with appreciation that Spain accepted two of the recommendations made by its delegation. Sri Lanka appreciated the measure by Spain to promote gender equality and the right to work and equal pay, and lengthening of paternity leave during maternity leave. It encouraged Spain to consider the ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. 384. Tunisia applauded the broad acceptance by Spain of the recommendations received during the universal periodic review process, which confirmed its commitment to promoting its human rights system as a whole. 385. Viet Nam commended the broad acceptance by Spain of universal periodic review recommendations, which demonstrated the strong commitment of Spain in the field of human rights. Viet Nam welcomed the continued commitment of Spain to effectively implement the Royal Decree-Law No. 7/2018 towards universal public health care, which was also recommended by Viet Nam. It welcomed the adoption of laws to ensure gender equality and equal access to health care of foreigners. 386. Afghanistan welcomed the continued engagement of Spain in the universal periodic review process and thanked Spain for accepting most of the recommendations made, including those made by Afghanistan. GE. 65