A/HRC/33/12 58. Mexico acknowledged the adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan and the elimination of school fees in primary education. It noted efforts to adopt a new Constitution. 59. Mongolia acknowledged the launching of the National Human Rights Action Plan and the strengthening of the national human rights institution’s capacity. It encouraged the United Republic of Tanzania to further promote and protect the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. 60. Morocco commended the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan and the strengthening of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance. 61. Mozambique commended proposals in the new Constitution affording women equal rights to men on inheritance, succession and issues of land. Mozambique appealed to the international community to respond to the reported requests made by the United Republic of Tanzania for support. 62. Namibia noted significant law reform and the translation of laws into Swahili. It asked about lessons learned from the recent expiration of the national action plan to prevent and eradicate violence against women and children. 63. Nepal was sympathetic to the need for technical and financial support from the wider international community and applauded the rigorous review process followed in the making of the new Constitution, which awaited a referendum. 64. The Netherlands expressed concern about the recently passed media laws, which infringed on freedom of expression, and the lack of inclusive and legitimate democracy in Zanzibar. 65. Norway noted that the number of reported instances of gender-based violence and violence against children remained high. It noted as positive the 20-year moratorium on the death penalty. 66. Oman was satisfied with the use of strategies and social and economic plans to combat poverty and the prioritization of specific development projects, with their own budgets, to raise the standard of living. 67. Pakistan welcomed the strengthening of national human rights institutions and appreciated measures taken for women’s empowerment and the protection of children, the elderly and persons with disabilities. 68. Panama welcomed the enactment of laws to promote and protect human rights, as well as the commitment to increase the budget allocated to children. 69. Ethiopia commended the United Republic of Tanzania for, in particular, implementing the Tanzania Development Vision 2025, the national strategies for growth and the reduction of poverty and initiatives to control and prevent malaria. 70. Poland appreciated efforts made to ensure access to education for all children, including children with disabilities, and welcomed the adoption of legislation prohibiting the employment of children under 14 years of age and the implementation of a related plan. 71. Portugal commended the United Republic of Tanzania for its efforts to provide quality education. Portugal welcomed the strong commitment to fight discrimination and violence against persons with albinism and the State’s status as a de facto abolitionist country. 72. The Republic of Korea welcomed the adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan and efforts to reduce maternal mortality. It declared that it stood ready to contribute to further improving the basic infrastructure for human rights. 8

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