A/HRC/32/13 85. Mauritius commended multiple developments, including enhancing the credibility of the electoral process, and offered congratulations for the successful 2015 elections. It commended the development of a national action plan on human rights and acknowledged initiatives boosting economic prosperity. Mauritius encouraged Seychelles to pursue awareness-raising efforts on workers’ rights issues. 86. Mexico welcomed the progress made by Seychelles in implementing the recommendations of the first universal periodic review cycle, in particular the adoption of a gender policy and plan of action to eliminate gender inequality. It also praised the national policy aimed at guaranteeing the rights of persons with disabilities. 87. Montenegro noted the concerns of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and asked Seychelles about steps taken to protect children. It wanted to learn more about the investigation of domestic violence cases, the adoption of a comprehensive law specifically criminalizing domestic violence, including marital rape, and activities strengthening victim assistance and rehabilitation. 88. Morocco commended the Seychelles Human Rights Treaty Committee and the Institute of Early Childhood Development. It encouraged Seychelles to request technical assistance to strengthen its National Human Rights Commission and bring it into compliance with the Paris Principles. Morocco underlined efforts to promote equality in the workplace. 89. Namibia applauded Seychelles for its legislative reforms such as the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons Act, the Animal and Biosecurity Act, the Food Act and the Disaster Management Act, and for strides made since 2011 towards eliminating case backlogs in the criminal justice system. 90. The Netherlands welcomed the inclusion of a wide range of women’s rights in national legislation and the high level of female representation in national institutions, but remained concerned about the state of enforcement of legislation to eliminate gender-based violence. 91. The Niger noted with satisfaction the reinforcement of the legislative framework on media independence and radio broadcasting, the prohibition of trafficking in persons, protection of victims of trafficking and prevention measures. It welcomed the creation of the institute for the development of youth. 92. Nigeria commended efforts aimed at promoting the right of the child through, inter alia, the revamping of the National Commission for Child Protection, the establishment of a police child protection team and the enactment of the Local Government Act of 2015 aimed at involving people in local governance and decision-making processes. 93. Cuba noted the progress achieved in the protection of the rights of the child, the provision of primary health services to the entire population and protection of the rights of people with disabilities. It also commended the establishment of the Commission on Human Rights Treaties. 94. Panama recalled that, as a result of the first universal periodic review of Seychelles, the Government had established a national human rights institution and passed laws aimed at the promotion and protection of human rights. 95. The Philippines welcomed the establishment of the Seychelles Human Rights Treaty Committee. It was concerned about the apparent lack of strategy with regard to promoting education and the continued lack of appropriate treatment accorded to persons with disabilities, migrants and refugees, as well as inadequate freedom of expression. 96. Portugal welcomed the standing invitation to the special procedure mandate holders. It commended Seychelles for considering establishing an interministerial committee 12