A/HRC/43/4 91. Malta welcomed the achievements of Italy since its second universal periodic review cycle and the implementation of the recommendations received. 92. Mauritius commended Italy for its commitment to cooperate with the Human Rights Council and other human rights mechanisms. 93. Mexico recognized the adoption of a national plan of action to fight against sexual and gender-based violence, among other things. 94. Mongolia commended the increased representation of women on boards of publicly listed and state-owned companies. 95. Montenegro appreciated the implementation of recommendations given by Montenegro in the previous cycle, and the legislative developments. 96. Morocco appreciated the numerous normative and structural measures taken to strengthen the protection of human rights. 97. Mozambique noted the ratification of important international human rights instruments and the increase in development assistance to least developed countries. 98. Myanmar welcomed the commitment of Italy to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the implementation of accepted recommendations. 99. Namibia highlighted the importance of the twenty-year anniversary, in 2020, of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). 100. Nepal welcomed the measures adopted by Italy to address issues of equality and non-discrimination and to promote the integration of all citizens. 101. The Netherlands congratulated Italy on its progress made in combating discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 102. New Zealand welcomed the recent decision by Italy to establish an extraordinary commission to combat hatred, racism and antisemitism. 103. The Italian delegation noted that the National Office against Racial Discrimination was working determinedly to prevent and combat discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity, collecting reports on discrimination through its contact centres, providing a wide-ranging strategic plan, strengthening institutional collaboration, and focusing on awareness-raising and training and on data collection. 104. A permanent dialogue with non-governmental organizations working on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues had been set up in October 2018, through the establishment of the Advisory Working Group for the Promotion of the Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Persons, which involved 48 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender associations working in plenary sessions and in sectorial working groups. The Advisory Working Group would be summoned again soon by the new Government. With regard to intersex persons, a specific opinion rendered by the National Bioethics Commission had indicated that any intervention must be guided by the best interests of the child and avoid unnecessary mutilation. 105. Niger noted with appreciation the permanent cooperation of Italy with the United Nations system, in particular for submitting regularly its reports to the treaty bodies and for its positive relationship with the special procedure mandate holders. It commended Italy on establishing the Interministerial Committee for Human Rights and holding hearings in Parliament. 106. Nigeria expressed appreciation to Italy for its first National Action Plan against Trafficking in and Serious Exploitation of Human Beings. 107. North Macedonia welcomed new legislation strengthening the protection of unaccompanied children, including child trafficking victims. 108. Norway stressed the importance of the right to effective remedy by competent national tribunals for rights-violating acts. 7