A/HRC/28/11 83. With regard to domestic violence, the delegation described action taken to improve conditions for women through programmes to prevent domestic violence and protect victims. The Government was also mobilizing society and raising public awareness with regard to sexual violence against women and girls. 84. The government had set up, for victims of domestic violence, a network of free legal advisory centres, shelters and channels for out of court settlement of disputes. Partnerships had been established with religious organizations and civil society. There had also been awareness-raising campaigns to combat domestic violence. 85. In August 2014, a national forum for rural women had been held where women could present their ideas and join the dialogue with the Government on what was needed and how that could be provided. The delegation provided information on the national programme to provide assistance to women. 86. The health-care system was based on primary health care, which was free of charge and focused primarily on the health of women and children, with a view to reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. The delegation provided information on the budget for health care and stated that the Government had a health-care plan up to 2025. 87. Ratification of CAT was nearing the end of the process. However, article 6 of the Constitution expressly prohibited torture. Also, torture was punishable by law. 88. There were no restrictions on Muslim communities, and respect for freedom of worship was guaranteed in the Constitution. There was editorial diversity in the media and a new law on the media would be adopted. The Government had been stepping up policies to prevent possible violations of the rights of migrants and immigrants. The delegation provided information on the Government’s demining activities. 89. Libya noted the ratification of international conventions, and judicial system reform, including the body established to ensure the compliance of national legislation with international instruments, leading to laws that strengthened human rights. 90. Malaysia commended the adoption of the Strategy for Preventing and Combating Violence against Children. It also acknowledged the achievement in illiteracy reduction and enrolment increase. 91. Maldives urged Angola to ratify international instruments, and commended legislation on domestic violence. It encouraged efforts to improve the economic situation of poor and rural communities. 92. Mali noted the country’s ratification of international instruments and their incorporation into national legislation, and the protection of women’s rights, particularly regarding gender-based violence and early marriage. 93. Mauritania welcomed the country’s accession to international instruments, measures taken to advance women rights, and the National Development Plan. It encouraged efforts towards greater access to education and health. 94. Mexico commended the normative progress, including the ratification of CRPD and the legislation against domestic violence, and the creation of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. 95. Montenegro asked about the elimination of stereotypes and harmful practices; steps to improve women’s rights and implement CEDAW; and progress towards ratifying CAT, ICERD and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. 96. Morocco welcomed the country’s determination to promote democracy and human rights, the amalgamation of the Ministry of Justice and the Office of the Secretariat of State 10

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