A/HRC/26/7 53. Italy asked about the measures Uruguay planned to take to further improve prison conditions, and requested details on the strategy aimed at prosecuting perpetrators of the crime of human trafficking. 54. Jordan commended Uruguay for its efforts, in particular those that had resulted in its accession to the UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education, its ratification of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the establishment of the national human rights institution. 55. Kazakhstan acknowledged the measures taken to enhance the enjoyment of human rights, especially in the areas of children’s and women’s rights, education and combating poverty. It welcomed the establishment of the national human rights institution. 56. Kyrgyzstan noted the establishment of specialized courts and prosecutors to address organized crime and human trafficking, as well as other decisive steps taken as part of the judicial reform. 57. Malaysia expressed its appreciation for the update on the significant progress made in implementing recommendations made in the first review. It was encouraged by the voluntary pledges and commitments outlined in the national report. 58. Maldives took positive note of the Government’s efforts to address the plight of children in vulnerable situations and encouraged Uruguay to make further improvements in the area of domestic violence. 59. Mali noted the social and economic development that Uruguay had achieved, and the numerous initiatives it had carried out to better implement the accepted recommendations. 60. Mexico welcomed the establishment of the Inter-Institutional Commission for the Preparation of Reports to the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism and the Treaty Bodies and the adoption of maternity legislation. 61. Montenegro asked Uruguay to provide more details on institutional improvements relating to the monitoring of the implementation of recommendations from human rights bodies and UPR, and on measures to improve the position of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. 62. Morocco asked about the content of the National Strategy for Children and Adolescents 2010–2030. It welcomed the initiatives aimed at protecting the rights of minors in prisons. 63. Namibia expressed appreciation for the efforts made by Uruguay to reduce poverty and to combat the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children. It also highlighted the enactment of legislation for the protection of persons with disabilities. 64. The Netherlands praised the adoption of the Equal Marriage Law and underscored the importance of it being followed by awareness-raising programmes to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 65. Nicaragua recognized the progress made by Uruguay in protecting human rights, including the development of the institutional framework to address social issues such as child labour, juvenile justice, commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents, and children living on the street. 66. Norway welcomed the State’s efforts to end impunity and expressed concern at, inter alia, the large number of reported cases of violence against women and the low participation of women in decision-making bodies. 8