A/HRC/42/15 35. Liechtenstein expressed appreciation for the reforms to the kafalah sponsorship system. 36. Madagascar welcomed the State’s accession to the International Covenants on Human Rights and the continued policy against domestic violence against women, children and domestic workers. 37. Malaysia commended the State for the Qatar National Vision 2030 and its commitment to develop a national human rights action plan. 38. Mexico acknowledged the digital inclusion strategy as a way to provide equal opportunities in education and employment for persons with disabilities. 39. Montenegro welcomed steps taken to promote women’s and children’s rights. It called on Qatar to criminalize domestic violence and marital rape. 40. Morocco expressed appreciation for the progress made in the promotion of human rights and measures taken to combat drug consumption and extremism through institutional measures. 41. Mozambique commended Qatar for acceding to many human rights instruments and for its role in the Doha Development Round. 42. Myanmar noted the strategies for the protection of human rights nationally and globally and commended Qatar for its international humanitarian assistance. 43. Nepal noted efforts for the protection of migrant workers’ rights and welcomed the Qatar National Vision 2030. 44. The Netherlands was concerned about the position of workers not covered by the Labour Code and encouraged Qatar to continue cooperation with ILO. 45. Nicaragua welcomed the delegation and thanked it for its presentation and its national report for the third review cycle. 46. Nigeria expressed appreciation for the measures adopted for the protection and empowerment of women and efforts to combat trafficking in persons. 47. Norway noted legal reforms concerning the protection of guest workers, but remained concerned about women’s rights and the protection of workers employed in private households. 48. Oman welcomed and highlighted the Qatar National Vision 2030 and national strategies for health and human rights. 49. Peru acknowledged the State’s efforts to fulfil its commitments on human rights and welcomed the opening of the ILO project office. 50. The Philippines lauded the enactment of legislation on the rights of migrant workers and domestic workers and welcomed efforts to uphold women’s political participation. 51. Portugal welcomed the State’s support for a school dedicated to Syrian refugee children and its accession to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 52. The Republic of Korea expressed appreciation for the State’s efforts towards gender equality, the abolishment of the kafalah system and the amendment to the Labour Code. 53. The Republic of Moldova welcomed the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, and the adoption of the National Plan to Combat Human Trafficking. 54. Romania acknowledged the State’s accession to international instruments such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and efforts to improve the rights of workers. 55. Russian Federation expressed appreciation for the State’s accession to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, but noted that problems remained in the area of gender equality. 5