A/HRC/45/2 girls, as demonstrated by Turkey’s broad acceptance of recommendations regarding this issue, including those pronounced by Namibia. 735. Nepal appreciated Turkey’s constructive engagement with the universal periodic review process for the promotion and protection of human rights. Nepal commended Turkey for accepting most of the recommendations received during the universal periodic review third cycle, including the acceptance of recommendations made by Nepal. Nepal welcomed the initiative taken by Turkey to increase women participation in the economic spheres, and particularly, commended the initiative to allow tax exemptions to the employers for the provision of nurseries to the benefit of children of women employees. 736. Nigeria commended the Turkish Government for its continued commitment and engagement with the universal periodic review mechanism. Nigeria was pleased to note that Turkey accepted its recommendations regarding combating human trafficking, lauding the measures taken to combat human trafficking, and ensuring the protection of the rights of victims and the progress made with regard to non-discrimination, freedom of religion, minority and refugee rights. 737. Oman congratulated Turkey for the methodology that it followed in engaging with the universal periodic review mechanism in its third cycle. It was briefed on the outputs of the universal periodic review of Turkey, which took place within the framework of an effective dialogue and thanked Turkey for its positive interaction with the recommendations of the Sultanate. 738. Pakistan commended Turkey for accepting more than 70 per cent of recommendations, including those made by Pakistan. It commended Turkey for its efforts to uphold human rights and its provision of protection, free healthcare, education services as well as psychological support, vocational training and social activities to refugees living in Turkey. Pakistan appreciated Turkey’s introduction of a comprehensive set of legislation to combat torture and ill-treatment. 739. The Philippines (by video message) acknowledged Turkey´s efforts in advancing the promotion and protection of human rights, in particular, of women and children, migrants, and other vulnerable groups. It also welcomed Turkey’s efforts in further strengthening measures to combat human trafficking. It supported the adoption by the Council of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group report on Turkey 740. Qatar commended the responses and explanations provided by Turkey, which reflected the extent of the Turkish Government’s commitment to the objectives of the universal periodic review process and its keenness on positive and constructive cooperation with various human rights mechanisms. Qatar appreciated the efforts and measures undertaken by Turkey to fulfil the human rights commitments and obligations, and to consolidate basic freedoms in Turkey, despite the challenges it faces, foremost among which is terrorism. Qatar encouraged the Government to continue its efforts and positive approach towards the recommendations presented to it, in line with national priorities and international commitments, and it appreciated Turkey’s acceptance of the recommendations made by Qatar. 741. The Russian Federation positively noted Turkey’s acceptance of the overwhelming number of recommendations, including its own. It commended steps taken by Turkey to strengthen the legal instruments for the protection of human rights, in particular, the adoption of new laws, the abolition of military courts and the launch of a large-scale Strategy of Judicial Reform. The Russian Federation expected Turkey to continue to pursue its active work aimed at ensuring equal rights and opportunities for different categories of vulnerable groups of the population, as well as in combating discrimination against women. 742. Senegal expressed gratitude to Turkey and encouraged it in implementing the recommendations it has accepted. It was delighted to see the measures taken by Turkey to consolidate and promote human rights, including combating torture, protecting children, 118