A/HRC/37/13 94. Kyrgyzstan commended the strengthening of the legislative and institutional frameworks and the practical measures to promote human rights. 95. Latvia welcomed the amendments to the criminal law in 2016, but noted the occurrences of “honour” killings. 96. Lebanon noted the adoption of the law to protect women from violence in Punjab. 97. Libya noted the developments in the political and legal reforms and the adoption of the national Action Plan for Human Rights. 98. Lithuania welcomed the establishment of the National Commission for Human Rights as a step towards strengthening human rights institutions. 99. Luxembourg was concerned about the protection of human rights defenders and journalists. 100. Malaysia noted the efforts to enhance maternal and neonatal health-care services, promote food security and alleviate poverty. 101. Maldives commended the efforts to promote and protect the rights of children, women and older persons. 102. Mauritania welcomed Vision 2025 to meet the socioeconomic needs of people and the Green Pakistan Programme to address the negative impacts of climate change. 103. Mexico welcomed the legislative reforms to combat violence and discrimination against women and the establishment of a national human rights institution. 104. Mongolia encouraged further strengthening of human rights institutions to allow for their effective functioning. 105. Montenegro noted the laws that had been adopted to prevent “honour” killings and rape and encouraged intensifying efforts on those issues. 106. Morocco welcomed the national Action Plan for Human Rights and the establishment of the Ministry on Human Rights. 107. Namibia commended the development of various legal, policy and institutional measures to enhance the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. 108. Nepal noted the efforts made to consolidate democracy and create an environment for better realization of economic, social and cultural rights. 109. The Netherlands remained concerned about violence and discrimination against religious, ethnic and gender minorities. 110. New Zealand made recommendations. 111. The State of Palestine commended the establishment of the Ministry of Human Rights and the National Commission for Human Rights. 112. Nigeria was encouraged by the counter-terrorism efforts of Pakistan aimed at eliminating terrorism. 113. Norway welcomed the establishment of the National Commission for Human Rights. 114. Oman commended the commitment to provide better health services and the initiatives to advance education. 115. Paraguay encouraged Pakistan to pursue its policy on gender equality. 116. The Philippines hoped that the National Climate Change Policy would contribute to combating climate change. 117. Poland was concerned about violence and discrimination against, in particular, religious minorities. 118. Portugal welcomed the establishment of the National Commission for Human Rights. 7