A/HRC/41/9 91. Montenegro called upon the Government to adopt a comprehensive policy on children and to establish an official moratorium on the death penalty with a view to its abolition. 92. Morocco commended the progress made in strengthening the Ministry of Human Rights and the approval in 2015 of the establishment of an independent national human rights institution. 93. Myanmar recognized the accession of Yemen to key international human rights treaties but urged it to improve their effective implementation. 94. Nepal welcomed the cooperation of Yemen with United Nations agencies with a view to promoting a lasting peace settlement and providing humanitarian assistance in accordance with the demands of its people. 95. The Netherlands congratulated Yemen for concluding the Stockholm Agreement but remained concerned by the internal humanitarian situation and access restrictions faced by aid and relief agencies. 96. New Zealand welcomed the efforts by both parties and the Special Envoy for Yemen to find a political solution to the conflict, including the Stockholm Agreement. 97. Nigeria commended Yemen for cooperating with human rights mechanisms and for its measures to ensure the enjoyment of human rights and access to education and health care. 98. Norway welcomed the constructive engagement during recent political talks in Sweden, while expressing its concern regarding the situation of the Yemeni people. 99. Oman expressed hope that all parties would respect the Stockholm Agreement and welcomed the establishment of the High Relief Committee. 100. Pakistan noted the commitment to non-discrimination against women, the promotion of women’s political and economic participation and an increased percentage of women among police recruits. 101. The Philippines recognized the commitment of Yemen to mainstreaming human rights, despite humanitarian challenges, and appreciated the Government’s facilitation of the evacuation of Filipino migrant workers in need. 102. Poland was concerned about the ongoing conflict and called for a sustainable political solution to pave the way for ending the devastating war. 103. Portugal expressed concern about the increasing number of people requiring humanitarian assistance and protection. 104. Qatar expressed grave concern over the persistence of the conflict, the deterioration in the standard of living and the humanitarian situation. 105. The Republic of Korea expressed its appreciation for the establishment of the ministerial human rights committee and the National Commission of Inquiry. 106. Saudi Arabia welcomed the respectful cooperation with the international community to promote human rights and noted the Government’s efforts outlined in the national report. 107. Senegal remained concerned about respect for life, freedom and security amid persistent discrimination against women. 108. Serbia called for cooperation with United Nations bodies and respect for international human rights standards, especially with regard to children, women and other vulnerable groups. 109. Seychelles recognized the positive steps taken to promote and protect fundamental human rights under difficult circumstances. 110. Slovakia remained concerned about the enormous humanitarian consequences of the military conflict on children, women and other vulnerable groups of society. 8

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