A/HRC/23/15/ Action for implementation of the Strategy for the Advancement of the Status of Roma and on any obstacles impeding its adoption. Italy made a recommendation. 36. Japan welcomed the increase in the number of female parliamentarians following the election in May 2012 as well as the composition of the new Cabinet, and commended the steps taken towards judicial reform. Japan expressed hope that the rights of persons belonging to vulnerable groups would be adequately protected and promoted. Japan made recommendations. 37. Kuwait welcomed strategies and plans to improve gender equality and the adoption of laws that guaranteed equal opportunity to all in governmental and authority-level positions, and commended the law on vocational training for persons with disabilities, aimed at facilitating their integration into the labour market, and access for children with disabilities to educational facilities. Kuwait made recommendations. 38. Kyrgyzstan commended Serbia for the practical progress achieved since the previous review, including measures to strengthen the position of women, such as the adoption of the Law on Gender Equality, a national strategy and a plan of action for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325. Kyrgyzstan made recommendations. 39. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic congratulated Serbia on its progress since the previous UPR cycle. It encouraged the Government to continue its cooperation with the United Nations, other international organizations and all stakeholders to overcome any constraints and challenges to the fulfilment of the rights of its citizens. 40. Libya commended efforts to establish an office for human rights and the rights of minorities. It welcomed the adoption of the national strategy to prevent violence against women, the activation of the plan to combat human trafficking, the law against discrimination, and a series of legal texts regarding judicial reform and the Ombudsman, as well as the strengthening of multicultural rights in autonomous areas. Libya made recommendations. 41. Lithuania shared the concern of the Human Rights Council on existing stereotypes of women in society, including women belonging to minority groups. It invited Serbia to focus on non-discrimination of national minorities throughout the country, possibly through direct dialogue on the issue. Lithuania made recommendations. 42. Malaysia noted the challenges faced by Serbia, such as the full integration of its minority groups into society. Malaysia also shared the concern of the Committee on the Rights of the Child on the high number of offences involving children. Malaysia made recommendations. 43. Mexico underscored significant actions taken to promote and protect human rights in Serbia, including a standing invitation for special procedures and the ratification of several international instruments. It urged the Government to reconsider ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW). Mexico made recommendations. 44. Morocco expressed its interest in the establishment of the Office for Human and Minority Rights and welcomed the significant achievements of Serbia in the fight against corruption. It also wanted to know more about the opportunities offered by the educational system to the ethnic minorities. Morocco made recommendations. 45. The Netherlands stated that insufficient progress had been made to protect human rights defenders and journalists, referring to the recommendations made by the Committee against Torture and the European Union Progress Report. It also mentioned that freedom of expression and association for LGBT persons was limited. It made recommendations. 7