A/HRC/43/17 100. Montenegro welcomed the efforts made to improve the human rights situation of refugees and internally displaced persons, the closure of collective centres and the implementation of the housing programme. 101. Myanmar commended the State for having achieved gender equality, with women representing 48 per cent of heads of judicial institutions, 37.5 per cent of ministerial posts and 60 per cent of judges and prosecutors. 102. Nepal commended the State for its work to ensure that the Institution of Human Rights Ombudsmen maintained its A status under the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles). 103. Sweden welcomed the amendments to the Anti-Discrimination Law in 2016, but expressed concern about the lack of amendment of the electoral law, issues related to media freedom, and the widespread corruption. 104. The Niger noted the adoption of amendments to the law on the prohibition of discrimination and to the Criminal Code, and the adoption of the Law on Aliens and the Law on Provision of Legal Aid. 105. North Macedonia welcomed the adoption of the Law on Aliens and the Law on Provision of Legal Aid, and the adoption of amendments to the Criminal Code and the law on prohibition of discrimination. 106. Norway welcomed the news that the provision on the death penalty had been formally repealed from the Constitution of the Republika Srpska. 107. Oman expressed its strong appreciation for the enactment of laws, strategies and programmes for the promotion and protection of human rights. 108. Pakistan welcomed efforts to empower women and realize the right to housing for citizens, and commended the State for measures taken to offer equal opportunities, particularly regarding education. 109. Peru acknowledged efforts made by Bosnia and Herzegovina in the field of human rights, particularly with regard to its recent ratification of international treaties. 110. The Philippines welcomed progress made regarding the economic empowerment of women, the combat against trafficking in persons, and the protection of the human rights of vulnerable groups. 111. Poland hailed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and the implementation of the Action Plan for Children. 112. Portugal welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and welcomed steps taken to guarantee gender equality. 113. Qatar hailed efforts to develop the institutional, judicial and legislative framework and combat discrimination, corruption and organized crime, and welcomed the adoption of a strategy for persons with disabilities. 114. The Republic of Korea welcomed amendments to the law on the prohibition of discrimination and commended the State for measures taken to combat trafficking in persons, such as the national Action Plan for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings 2016–2019. 115. The Republic of Moldova noted the adoption of the guidelines for determining the best interests of the child, the Roma Education Action Plan and the Platform on Preschool Education. 116. Senegal welcomed the adoption of the Law on Missing Persons and efforts to reduce the number of undocumented Roma and increase the number of Roma children attending primary school. 9