A/HRC/38/16 Domestic Violence (the Istanbul Convention), the establishment of the national human rights institution and 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. The Republic of Moldova also commended Liechtenstein for its focus on gender equality and the steps taken to create equal opportunities to ensure a work-life balance and welcomed the new law on parents and children prioritizing the welfare of the child. 22. Senegal welcomed the initiatives of Liechtenstein to strengthen and promote human rights, including the creation of an independent national human rights institution, in line with the Paris Principles, the measures taken to combat racism and xenophobia and the efforts made to achieve gender equality, integrate foreign nationals into society, ensure equal opportunities and reduce discrimination. 23. Sierra Leone noted the ratification by Liechtenstein of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure in 2017 and its signature of the Istanbul Convention. Sierra Leone commended Liechtenstein for establishing a national human rights institution and for issuing a standing invitation to the special procedures of the Human Rights Council. 24. Singapore commended Liechtenstein for establishing a national human rights institution and for supporting gender equality by promoting female representation in leadership positions, expanding day-care services, addressing wage disparity and combating gender-based violence. Singapore also commended the steps taken by Liechtenstein regarding care for older persons, such as the revision of the Law on Old-Age and Survivors’ Insurance and the provision of supplementary benefits. 25. Slovenia commended the ratification by Liechtenstein of the Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography and on a communications procedure. Slovenia also welcomed the measures taken by Liechtenstein to close the gender pay gap, but noted that many challenges persisted, as women continued to be underrepresented in decision-making and leadership positions in politics and the economy. 26. Spain welcomed the recent ratification by Liechtenstein of two of the Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the establishment of the prison commission and the review of the Criminal Code in order to incorporate a definition of torture that was in line with international law. Spain was, however, concerned at the lack of a comprehensive prohibition of multiple discrimination in domestic law. 27. The State of Palestine commended the creation by Liechtenstein of an independent national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles, and its ratification, in 2017, of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. The State of Palestine acknowledged efforts to improve the quality of education, while noting that work remained to be done in that regard, particularly concerning the provision of inclusive education for children with disabilities. 28. Switzerland commended the long-standing efforts of Liechtenstein in support of the rule of law and its significant commitment to tackling impunity. In that regard, Liechtenstein had played a key role in the creation of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for the Syrian Arab Republic. Switzerland also took note of the positive measures taken for the promotion of gender equality. 29. The Syrian Arab Republic noted the frameworks and institutional legislative measures for human rights of Liechtenstein and their impact and compatibility at the national, regional and international levels. 30. Ukraine commended the creation by Liechtenstein of the Liechtenstein Human Rights Association. Ukraine also commended the signature and ratification by Liechtenstein of a number of international and European agreements relevant to human rights, and the adoption of legislative amendments to domestic laws, the Criminal Code and the Asylum Act with the aim of developing the existing legal framework. 31. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recognized the creation of the Human Rights Association since the country’s previous universal periodic review in 5