A/HRC/27/3 workplace. However, more efforts were needed to promote tolerance and respect for diversity. 23. Mexico recognized the legislative and institutional progress made since the first UPR cycle, such as the ratification of international instruments and the introduction of legislation against discrimination. It encouraged Norway to establish a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles as soon as possible. 24. The Republic of Moldova noted the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the first UPR cycle and the international and national efforts to combat human trafficking, but challenges remained regarding procedures and criteria for identifying victims of trafficking. 25. Montenegro recognized the steps the Government had taken to promote human rights and implement new mechanisms to address problem areas, in particular discrimination and domestic violence. 26. The Netherlands noted the external review of the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, which was not in compliance with the Paris Principles, and highlighted concerns about the situation of detainees, specifically the length of police custody. 27. New Zealand encouraged Norway to move to full implementation of CRPD, particularly regarding the use of coercion in mental health care, and noted the Government’s desire to reduce the use of coercion in that context. 28. Nicaragua noted the growing number of women victims of trafficking and the prevalence of violence against women in Norway. It encouraged Norway to continue its leadership role in the Human Rights Council and to promote dialogue and cooperation between countries. 29. The Niger noted the new legislation enacted to combat discrimination, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, religion and disability, and the measures adopted to promote the rights of indigenous peoples, minorities, refugees and asylum seekers. 30. Nigeria invited Norway to accede to the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (OP-ICESCR) and urged it to continue improving conditions for migrants, denounce racial discrimination in more practical terms and expedite the process of establishing a fully-fledged national human rights institution. 31. Pakistan was encouraged by efforts made by Norway to implement the recommendations from the first UPR cycle and steps taken over the previous four years to protect and promote human rights in the country. 32. Paraguay highlighted progress in terms of respect for human rights in Norway, but expressed concern that in 20 to 30 per cent of murders committed in the previous decade, the victim and perpetrator had been a couple. 33. The Philippines believed that Norway had much to share in terms of best practice on protecting and promoting human rights, but regretted that it had still not acceded to the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW), despite its steadfast advocacy for equality and nondiscrimination. 34. The Norwegian delegation, in response to questions concerning the situation of the Roma, said that improving their situation was a priority for the Government. Norway was supporting measures for the social inclusion of the Roma through 80 programmes in 10 European countries. 35. A grant scheme had been established to provide humanitarian assistance to foreign beggars. Migrant Roma had not been targets of serious hate crime. 5