A/HRC/34/4 79. Mongolia noted the steps taken to eliminate discrimination against women, to punish those responsible for gender-based violence and trafficking in women and to promote the rights of persons with disabilities and of minorities. It commended Togo for its cooperation with UNICEF to combat violence against and the sexual exploitation of children. 80. Montenegro commended Togo for its abolition of the death penalty and the appointment of cantonal focal points to support victims of domestic violence. It asked about measures to improve the legal framework on human trafficking, investigate cases of trafficking and prosecute traffickers. 81. Morocco welcomed the reforms initiated regarding the rights to health, housing, work and education. It commended Togo for its efforts in reforming and modernizing the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code and in strengthening the guarantees on access to justice. 82. Mozambique welcomed the ratification of the Convention against Discrimination in Education, the Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and the Arms Trade Treaty. It welcomed the visits by the United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and special procedure mandate holders. 83. Namibia welcomed the new Criminal Code and the Individuals and Family Code, which contains provisions aimed at eliminating discrimination against women. It encouraged Togo to continue its efforts to reform the judicial system and to ensure the independence of the judiciary. 84. The Netherlands noted the restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly, especially for women and persons advocating for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, and the excessive use of force on demonstrators. It expressed concern about the draft law on association, which might result in restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly and association, and about the prevailing impunity. 85. The Niger welcomed the laws on the National Human Rights Commission and the right to access to information and public documents, the good cooperation with treaty bodies and special procedure mandate holders, and the government initiatives such as the creation of agricultural development zones. 86. Nigeria praised the initiatives taken to reduce poverty. It noted the achievements made to improve and strengthen the health-care and education systems and welcomed the efforts to combat torture and ill-treatment through training courses for criminal investigators and prison officials. 87. Pakistan was encouraged by the efforts made to implement the majority of the recommendations from the first review cycle and noted the initiatives in that regard. It commended Togo for its efforts to consolidate democracy and strengthen the rule of law. 88. The Philippines was encouraged by the steps taken to strengthen the domestic framework. However, it noted with concern that the Nationality Code does not allow women to transfer their nationality to a foreign spouse, as men are able to do. It was also concerned about the underrepresentation of women in decision-making bodies. 89. Portugal commended the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It welcomed the adoption of the new Criminal Code, the compliance of the definition of torture with that contained in the Convention against Torture and the prohibition of female genital mutilation. Portugal noted the lack of access to primary education by one third of the children in the country. 10 GE.16-23163