A/HRC/38/16 between women and men. However, Montenegro noted the concerns of some treaty bodies and encouraged Liechtenstein to intensify its efforts to eliminate stereotypes in the family and in society, and to increase the representation of women in political and decisionmaking positions. It urged Liechtenstein to enhance implementation of the Law on the Equality of Persons with Disabilities, in order to ensure that their rights were fully protected. Montenegro commended Liechtenstein for its continuous support to OHCHR. 92. Mozambique commended Liechtenstein for the progress made in implementing the recommendations from the previous review, in particular the creation of an independent national human rights institution, in line with the Paris Principles, and the signature and ratification of several international and European human rights instruments, such as two of the Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It noted with appreciation the improvement of women’s representation in the Government and the launch of the “Women Decide” project. 93. Myanmar applauded the positive engagement of Liechtenstein with the United Nations human rights treaties, and encouraged it to continue implementing the conventions to which it had become a party. However, Myanmar expressed concern about reports of unequal career opportunities for women, low representation of women in political life and domestic violence against women. 94. Namibia commended Liechtenstein for the legislative initiatives relating to human rights launched since the previous review, including the establishment of a national human rights institution. It encouraged Liechtenstein to redouble its efforts to combat racism, discrimination and gender inequality, and to ensure the protection of the rights of vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and stateless persons. 95. The Netherlands commended Liechtenstein for its active and leading role in establishing an International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for the Syrian Arab Republic. It also welcomed the creation of an independent national human rights institution, in line with the Paris Principles. 96. New Zealand commended Liechtenstein for its recent creation of an independent national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles. 97. The Philippines commended Liechtenstein for its adoption of the law on the Liechtenstein Human Rights Association and the Victims Assistance Act. It urged Liechtenstein to do more to develop a national gender equality strategy to address issues such as the low level of women’s participation in public and political life. It supported the efforts of Liechtenstein to prevent racism, to promote tolerance and mutual understanding and to further integrate foreign nationals into society. 98. Portugal welcomed the delegation of Liechtenstein, thanked it for the presentation of the comprehensive national universal periodic review report and made a number of recommendations. 99. Qatar commended the creation of an independent national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles, and applauded the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography and efforts made to protect children. 100. The Republic of Korea stated that Liechtenstein had made significant progress in many areas since the previous review, in particular by creating an independent national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles, and by ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. 101. Morocco appreciated the efforts made by Liechtenstein in the area of gender equality, including through the increased representation of women in leadership positions. It welcomed the revision of the law on parents and children regulating joint custody, the efforts made to take care of, and to empower, older persons and the revision of the Law on Old-Age and Survivors’ Insurance. 12