A/HRC/34/4 67. Indonesia welcomed the adoption of the Criminal Code, training on torture prevention for police officers and the processing of complaints and investigations by the National Human Rights Commission. It noted the efforts to harmonize national legislation with international instruments and legislative measures for human rights promotion and protection. 68. Iraq welcomed the cooperation with special procedures, the development of the implementation action plan regarding the universal periodic review and the ratification of the Convention against Discrimination in Education and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. 69. Israel commended Togo for its good cooperation with international and regional human rights mechanisms, proactive policies to prevent torture and the emphasis on political participation. 70. Italy appreciated the intensified efforts to combat violence against women and girls and enhance child protection since the first review cycle. 71. Kenya commended Togo for the steps taken to implement recommendations from the first review cycle despite the challenges and without support from the international community. 72. Lebanon took positive note of the commitment to uphold human rights principles, which was reflected in the national legal framework, the reception of special procedure mandate holders and the election of Togo as a member of the Human Rights Council from 2016 to 2018. 73. Libya welcomed the efforts to implement accepted recommendations from the first review cycle and to strengthen the education system. It urged Togo to ensure that primary education was accessible to all. 74. Liechtenstein welcomed the efforts to eliminate discrimination against women and the prohibition of customary practices constituting violence or discrimination against women through the amendment of the Individuals and Family Code. It encouraged Togo to implement the Code. 75. Madagascar welcomed the adherence to the Convention against Discrimination in Education and the Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons. Madagascar welcomed the efforts to strengthen the institutional and legislative framework and the progress made regarding the rights to education and health. 76. Maldives welcomed the efforts to eliminate discrimination against women, the campaign against child marriage, awareness-raising about early and forced marriage and early pregnancy. It commended the establishment of the framework for consultations and dialogue with human rights actors and stakeholders. 77. Mauritania welcomed the engagement in the field of human rights and the efforts to improve the living conditions of the population, including through the policy to eradicate poverty and ensure access to education and health care. It noted the legislative and institutional measures to reinforce the human rights framework, including the strengthening of the National Human Rights Commission. 78. France welcomed the measures taken since the first review cycle, particularly the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, and the establishment of the national mechanism to prevent torture. GE.16-23163 9