A/HRC/33/10 76. Japan welcomed the positive contributions of Papua New Guinea to the improvement of human rights, including the regular holding of the country’s Human Rights Forum in conjunction with the United Nations, efforts to follow up on the recommendations from the previous universal periodic review and the formulation of the National Disability Policy. Japan expressed concern at the serious situation of sexual violence and abuse against women and children. 77. Kyrgyzstan supported the steps to promote and protect human rights, in particular the legislative measures, such as adoption of Family Protection Act and the Lukautim Pikinini (Child) (Amendment) Act, cooperation with human rights special procedures and the continuation of work to establish institutional frameworks in the country. 78. Malaysia welcomed progress made, including in the areas of administration of justice, combating domestic violence and the promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities. It was of the view that further attention should continue to be given to the empowerment of women, promotion of the right to health and the rights of indigenous peoples. 79. Maldives commended Papua New Guinea for its efforts at the national level to address the effects of climate change, including through the Climate Change (Management) Act 2015 and other initiatives. It welcomed the criminalization of gender-based violence, the mainstreaming of gender policies, the creation of sexual violence and family support centres, the repeal of the 1971 Sorcery Act and the National Action Plan against Sorceryand Witchcraft-related Violence. 80. Mexico welcomed the adoption of legislation to protect the family and children and encouraged Papua New Guinea to continue making efforts for its implementation. It also welcomed the work initiated for the establishment of the national human rights institution and invited Papua New Guinea to ensure its compliance with the Paris Principles. It further commended efforts for the creation of a database on persons with disabilities with the support and cooperation of Australia and Japan. 81. Montenegro commended the commitment of Papua New Guinea to the advancement and protection of fundamental human rights principles and values. It welcomed the adoption of the Family Protection Act, which had established the legislative framework to combat violence against women. It encouraged Papua New Guinea to fully cooperate with the United Nations treaty bodies, including by regularly submitting initial and periodic reports. 82. Morocco welcomed efforts of Papua New Guinea since its first review to comply with the human rights commitments made. It noted with satisfaction the specific attention paid to policies and programmes, including the adoption of a national development plan, a plan on access to education for all, making basic health services accessible to all and the protection of the family and children. 83. Myanmar was pleased to note that Papua New Guinea had ratified six core human rights treaties, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It took note that Papua New Guinea had adopted the National Disability Policy. 84. Namibia welcomed the reforms of Papua New Guinea to harmonize its domestic legislation with international human rights instruments, including the adoption of the Family Protection Act. It also welcomed the National Policy on Child Protection, the Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Policy and the National Disability Policy. It expressed concern over reports that the Government intended to start implementing capital punishment in response to the high level of violence in the country. GE.16-12009 11