A/HRC/40/9 83. Libya noted the positive developments achieved by the Government in the human rights sphere since the second review cycle. 84. Madagascar noted with satisfaction the measures taken by the Government to protect human rights and to implement the recommendations it had accepted from the previous review, including amendments made to the Protection from Domestic Violence Act. 85. Malaysia noted the progress made in eradicating poverty and providing access to health care for infants and children. It commended Mauritius for adopting a rights-based approach in the implementation of policies concerning persons with disabilities. 86. Maldives noted with appreciation the adoption of the Equal Opportunities (Amendment) Act, the Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, the Protection of Elderly Persons (Amendment) Act and the Protection from Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act. 87. Mauritania noted the efforts made by the Government to implement recommendations from the previous review cycle. It welcomed the achievements made in ensuring the right to health and education and the rights of the child, especially concerning children with special educational needs. 88. Montenegro called on the Government to consolidate its legislation covering the rights of children and to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons were protected from all forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 89. Mozambique noted that Mauritius had been the first African country to ratify the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to the Automatic Processing of Personal Data of the Council of Europe, and that it had also ratified the Maputo Protocol. 90. Namibia welcomed the institutional reforms for the promotion of human rights, including the creation of the Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Institutional Reforms. It supported the call to the Human Rights Council to provide training and technical assistance to Mauritius. 91. Nepal appreciated the achievements made and initiatives taken concerning environmental issues and climate change, and the empowerment of women, indigenous peoples and ethnic and minority groups. 92. The Netherlands commended Mauritius for improving the rights of women through the envisaged Gender Equality Bill, and for the long-awaited Children’s Bill, and noted the importance of their swift adoption. It welcomed the constitutional provision on equality for all and the increased tolerance for homosexuality. 93. The Niger appreciated the creation of an independent commission for the examination of complaints made against the police, and the adoption of the Protection from Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act and the National Women’s Council Act, to further promote women’s empowerment and increase their participation in public and political life. 94. Nigeria commended Mauritius for its efforts to strengthen legal and institutional frameworks and for its continued cooperation with international human rights mechanisms. It also commended efforts to combat slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. 95. The Philippines commended Mauritius for its efforts to protect the rights of women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities. It noted drug abuse as a concern and welcomed ongoing anti-drug awareness campaigns and the development of a comprehensive National Drug Control Master Plan for the period 2018–2022. 96. Portugal commended the establishment of the national mechanism for implementation, reporting and follow-up and of the Human Rights Secretariat. It welcomed efforts to improve the human rights situation of women and girls. 97. Rwanda welcomed the amendment of the National Women’s Council Act to further promote women’s empowerment and gender equality, and the strengthened cooperation between Mauritius and the human rights treaty bodies. 98. Senegal commended the adoption of the Achieving Meaningful Change programme for 2015–2019. It noted positive developments in the areas of education, health and access to employment. 9