A/HRC/33/8 105. Malaysia commended the progress made and called for additional attention to the promotion and protection of the rights of women, children and internally displaced persons. 106. Maldives expressed concern about the growing communities of internally displaced persons, owing to armed conflict, communal violence and conflict over resources. 107. Mali welcomed the adoption of laws on freedom of information, the teaching profession council, asylum and health insurance. 108. Mexico recognized the strategy for work and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities. It invited the Sudan to ensure the right of its population to education, regardless of gender. 109. Montenegro expressed concern about sexual violence in conflict areas and enquired about measures to investigate allegations of mass rape, punish perpetrators and provide humanitarian access to civilian populations. 110. Morocco valued the efforts to develop the institutional and legislative framework with the National Human Rights Commission, the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking, the National Action Plan on Human Rights, the anti-trafficking law and the strengthening of mechanisms to protect vulnerable groups and of the judicial system. 111. Myanmar noted the adoption of new laws, including the Human Trafficking Act, the creation of the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking and the adoption of the National Action Plan on Human Rights. 112. Namibia noted the legislative developments and efforts to promote social and economic rights relating to food, housing, water and sanitation and education. 113. The Netherlands expressed concern about the prevention by the Government of civil society representatives from travelling to Geneva to share their views with the international community during the present review. 114. New Zealand expressed concern about the conflicts in South Kordofan, Blue Nile and Darfur and called for an immediate end to attacks against civilians. It welcomed the signing of the Roadmap agreement and urged its full implementation. 115. The Niger noted the adoption of the National Action Plan on Human Rights to strengthen human rights foundations in law and in practice. 116. Nigeria noted the engagement with stakeholders in the preparation of the national report and the commitment to the principles of the United Nations. 117. Norway commended the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission and the efforts to reduce child marriages. 118. Oman commended the efforts to empower women and enhance their participation in decision-making processes and the adoption of the National Action Plan on Human Rights, aimed at, inter-alia, building partnerships with civil society organizations. 119. Pakistan welcomed the efforts to promote human rights, including in the areas of protecting victims of trafficking, women and children. 120. The Philippines urged that steps be taken to address concerns in the areas of health care, water, education, food, transport and development. It called on the international community to assist with action to address climate change. 121. Poland noted the efforts to comply with the recommendations of the review and encouraged the effective implementation of the National Action Plan on Human Rights. GE.16-11829 11