A/HRC/26/15 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 41. During the interactive dialogue, 48 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 42. Morocco commended the Dominican Republic for measures to meet the needs of the population, especially Act No. 1-12 on the National Development Strategy, and requested further information on the national plan referred to therein. It welcomed efforts to combat corruption. It noted the provision of human rights training and asked whether the implementation of a general framework for human rights education was envisaged. Morocco made recommendations. 43. The Netherlands noted that, despite efforts to establish gender equality and equity, gender-based violence was prevalent and would remain so as long as it was excluded from the Criminal Code. It expressed concerns about maternal mortality rates and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. The Netherlands made recommendations. 44. Nicaragua noted reforms to the Criminal Code and the adoption of new legislation, including the General Migration Act. It acknowledged measures aimed at resolving the irregular situation of migrants and encouraged the country to continue working in that area, while recognizing the challenges faced in that respect. Nicaragua made recommendations. 45. Norway welcomed the creation of the position of Ombudsperson. It was concerned about the Constitutional Court ruling to revoke citizenship rights of, and in some cases expel, descendants of migrants residing in the country and the high incidence of violence against women. It recalled that the Government had accepted during its first review recommendations to end discrimination against LGBT persons. Norway made recommendations. 46. Paraguay welcomed amendments to the Criminal Code, in particular the criminalization of torture and forced disappearances, and penalties for domestic violence and feminicide. It applauded the appointment of the Ombudsperson, the introduction of a strategic framework to address child labour and efforts to ensure birth registration of all children. It noted initiatives for the prevention and prosecution of domestic violence. Paraguay made recommendations. 47. The Philippines acknowledged legislative changes to enhance the rights of children, women and persons with disabilities. The National Council for Migration would contribute to strengthening migrants’ rights and it encouraged the periodic review and enhancement of related programmes. Efforts to combat trafficking in persons should continue. The Philippines made recommendations. 48. Portugal welcomed the commitment to improve the human rights situation in the country, the appointment of the Ombudsperson, the willingness of the Government to consider requests from special procedures to visit the country, and measures taken concerning the regularization and naturalization of migrants in an irregular situation. Portugal made recommendations. 49. Singapore noted efforts to promote gender equality, illustrated through the high number of women in political office, to strengthen protection of women against domestic violence, and the establishment of a helpline and reception centre in that regard. It noted the creation of the Special Prosecutor’s Office to Combat Trafficking and Smuggling in Persons and the enforcement of anti-trafficking regulations. Singapore made recommendations. 50. Slovenia welcomed measures to combat violence against women. It noted the concerns raised by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Human 8