A/HRC/39/8 was the first plan of its kind in the Pacific. Jamaica further commended Tuvalu for taking full advantage of technical assistance provided by UNDP to address issues related to freedom of religion, gender equality, the inclusion of marginalized populations and protection of the environment. It commended Tuvalu for achieving near universal primary enrolment through its initiative on compulsory free education. 73. Maldives commended Tuvalu on the adoption of the human rights national action plan for 2016 to 2020, and its efforts to consolidate the existing human rights commitments of Tuvalu for the full realization of human rights. It welcomed the National Strategy for Sustainable Development for 2016 to 2020 and the progress towards the achievement of the global goals. It also welcomed the achievement of near universal primary enrolment and the provision of free education for children between the ages of 6 and 16. 74. Mexico recognized that Tuvalu, as a small island country with low coastal areas, needed to constantly address priorities derived from climate change, which could hinder the effective exercise of human rights. It commended Tuvalu for its cooperation with the United Nations system to meet its international obligations. Mexico noted with appreciation concrete action taken in the area of human rights, such as the adoption of the national human rights plan and the national plan for sustainable development, and the beginning of a consultation process aimed at reforming the Constitution. Mexico urged Tuvalu to continue its cooperation with international organizations in order to implement its human rights obligations. 75. Montenegro encouraged Tuvalu to continue cooperating with the United Nations to accede to key international human rights instruments and to review existing legislation to ensure equality and non-discrimination. It regretted that corporal punishment could be used by parents and guardians. 76. Morocco welcomed the commitments of Tuvalu to international standards and cooperation with United Nations bodies. It noted the establishment of a national human rights action plan and policies to promote gender equality and to combat violence against women and domestic violence, as well as policies for persons with disabilities. 77. Nepal commended Tuvalu on its adoption of the Act on the national human rights institution and of a national action plan on human rights, linked to its National Strategy for Sustainable Development, and its protection and promotion of the rights of children and persons with disabilities. Nepal expressed understanding of the constraints that Tuvalu, as a least developed country and a country confronting the adverse effects of climate change, faced when creating a platform for inclusive realization of social, economic and other basic rights for all citizens. 78. The Netherlands welcomed the adoption of the Act on the national human rights institution, and the related action plan, and the Family Protection and Domestic Violence Act. However, it noted that discrimination related to gender and sexual orientation existed. 79. New Zealand commended Tuvalu for its commitment to human rights, as set out in the Tuvalu National Human Rights Action Plan 2016–2020, and for the progress made in protecting persons with disabilities since ratifying the relevant international convention. 80. Portugal welcomed the Tuvalu delegation and commended it for adopting the Family Protection and Domestic Violence Act of 2014. 81. The Republic of Korea welcomed the cooperation of Tuvalu with human rights mechanisms, including its standing invitation to special rapporteurs, and its national human rights action plan linking human rights promotion and sustainable development goals. 82. Senegal welcomed the Tuvalu National Human Rights Action Plan 2016–2020 and its timely submission of national reports to the relevant treaty bodies. It noted its encouraging primary education results and improved school enrolment. 83. Serbia welcomed the efforts of Tuvalu to implement recommendations from the second cycle of universal periodic review and its standing invitation to all special procedure mandate holders. Serbia encouraged Tuvalu to take measures to enhance awareness of women’s rights and equal treatment. 9