A/HRC/32/5 society. Iraq applauded the cooperation of Niger with the international human rights community. 71. Italy commended the commitment of Niger to eradicate poverty, the attention it attributed to economic, social and cultural rights, and the adoption of the health development plan. Italy also expressed appreciation for the de facto abolitionist position of Niger regarding the death penalty. 72. Libya commended Niger on important legislation it adopted, including the act of May 2015 on migrant smuggling, and the establishment of national institutions such as the national agency for combatting trafficking in persons. 73. Luxembourg welcomed progress made in the sector of nutrition through the 3N (“Nigeriens Nourish Nigeriens”) initiative, efforts made to promote women’s rights, and measures to combat slavery. However, it regretted that women and girls remained extremely vulnerable regarding harmful practices, including female genital mutilation and early marriage. Luxembourg hoped that the forthcoming elections would be carried out in conformity with human rights. 74. Madagascar acknowledged the will of Niger to comply with international commitments despite a difficult regional environment marked by violence and terrorist acts. Madagascar welcomed the establishment of the Constitutional Court, the High Commissioner for the 3N initiative and the national commission for human rights. 75. Malaysia acknowledged the legislative measures, policies and programmes developed in Niger to promote economic and social rights, address the issue of trafficking in persons, and protect vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. Malaysia encouraged Niger to overcome the challenges in the promotion and protection of human rights in the country. 76. Mauritania welcomed the adoption of the action plan for the implementation of the national policy on the justice system and human rights and the establishment of the national agency for legal and judicial assistance. Mauritania welcomed other reforms such as the Declaration of Table Mountain prohibiting prison sentences for journalists. Mauritania noted the concern of Niger with combating slavery and human trafficking, and continued to accord priority to the security challenges and fighting terrorism. 77. Mexico noted the establishment of the national human rights institution, the adoption of the national policy on justice and human rights and the amendment of the Quota Act, which fostered greater participation by women in political life. Similarly, Mexico welcomed the rise of birth registration, particularly in rural areas through mobile courts to issue birth certificates. 78. Slovenia commended the remarkable progress achieved since its previous review. It noted the human rights action plan, education programme, national institutions, and strengthened measures to combat female genital mutilation and Wahaya. It also noted that Niger had submitted overdue treaty body reports and ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. Slovenia considered that the first cycle recommendations it made had been mostly implemented. 79. Mozambique saluted the outstanding progress achieved by Niger since its first universal periodic review. It urged the Government to accelerate the process of abolishing the death penalty and appealed to the international community to be responsive to the request of Niger for technical support regarding attacks by Boko Haram. 80. Namibia commended the creation of the Office of the Ombudsman, the Constitutional Court, the Court of Audit and other courts and agencies to secure an 10 GE.16-05960