A/HRC/39/15 45. Mali noted with satisfaction the State’s ratification of the ILO Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976 (No. 144), the ILO Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No.155) and the Paris Climate Agreement. It welcomed its adoption of the Penal Code. 46. Mauritius welcomed the State’s decision to sign two international human rights instruments protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and of the child. It commended it for its dedicated national action plans for 2015–2019 and 2017–2021. 47. Mexico acknowledged the progress made by Cameroon in legislation and policies aimed at eliminating discrimination against women and regulating arms and munitions, and also its measures to universalize birth registration. 48. Montenegro welcomed the State’s adoption of its National Action Plan for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Cameroon (2015–2019). It urged Cameroon to strengthen the National Commission in accordance with the Paris Principles, and to criminalize female genital mutilation and forced marriages. 49. Mozambique commended Cameroon for having signed and ratified international and regional human rights instruments, its cooperation with treaty bodies and mechanisms and for its engagement with the special procedures. 50. Namibia praised Cameroon for the considerable measures it had taken on human rights, including the adoption of the National Action Plan, despite the security situation and the other challenges it faced. 51. Nepal noted the impact on human rights of the State’s National Action Plan, and its promotion of equal access to education and health care. It wished Cameroon further success in curbing gender-based violence and discrimination against women, and in its empowerment of women. 52. The Netherlands welcomed the invitation extended by Cameroon to the special procedures, while expressing concern at reports of discrimination, violence, torture, illtreatment, arbitrary arrest and detention in the English-speaking regions of the State. 53. New Zealand was pleased to note the State’s participation in the thirtieth session of the universal periodic review. 54. The Niger welcomed the progress made by Cameroon in human rights, including its implementation of the National Action Plan for 2015–2019, capacity-building in the judiciary and its emergency plan for growth and employment for 2014–2017. 55. Nigeria commended Cameroon for having adopted and implemented its National Action Plan for 2015–2019, for fighting the impunity of law enforcement officials and for strengthening its promotion of bilingualism and multiculturalism. 56. Poland praised Cameroon for having signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and looked forward to the ratification and incorporation of the Convention into national law. 57. Portugal welcomed the fact that Cameroon had taken positive steps to improve its birth registration system, such as by establishing a national office for civil registration and extending the deadline for registration. 58. The Republic of Korea welcomed the ongoing efforts made by Cameroon to promote the right to health, and was pleased that it had signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 59. Rwanda praised Cameroon for its efforts to promote human rights, in particular women’s rights, and to implement the recommendations made, and encouraged the Government to continue to fight gender-based violence. 60. Senegal welcomed the State’s efforts to protect and promote human rights, by ratifying the ILO Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155), providing human rights training to police officers and organizing programmes to fight AIDS. 6 GE.18-11388