A/HRC/32/4 Court and would express its position under the auspices of the African Union. Namibia intended to work with the African Union to find an amicable solution to this issue. 112. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic noted the progress made in promoting freedom of expression, improving education, improving access to health-care services and reducing poverty. 113. Latvia welcomed measures to address poverty, provide clean water, increase the number of health facilities and ensure access to education. 114. Lebanon commended Namibia for its National Human Rights Action Plan and for the progress made in terms of education, social policy and health. 115. Lesotho noted the initiatives taken by Namibia for the advancement of human rights in the country. 116. Liechtenstein welcomed the programmes to combat gender-based violence and encouraged Namibia to continue these efforts. 117. Libya welcomed the adoption of new laws in the field of human rights and the efforts made in eradicating poverty. 118. Madagascar welcomed the legislative and institutional efforts made by Namibia, particularly in setting up the Interministerial Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Committee. 119. Malaysia noted that Namibia had launched its National Human Rights Action Plan 2015-2019. It encouraged Namibia to continue its positive efforts in ameliorating the standard of living of its people. 120. Mauritius noted the creation of a human rights division within the Namibian Police Force. It encouraged Namibia to pursue the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan 2015-2019. 121. Mexico welcomed the approval of the Child Care and Protection Act and recognized the measures adopted to eradicate gender violence. 122. Montenegro asked Namibia to elaborate on the level of implementation of the National Sanitation Strategy for the period 2010-2015. 123. Morocco welcomed the role played by the Ombudsman in ensuring that human rights were a part of school curricula. 124. Mozambique noted the fact that Namibia was considering a draft bill that would criminalize torture as a specific offence. 125. Myanmar welcomed measures taken to ensure the right to education for all children and the abolishment of the compulsory parental financial contribution to the School Development Fund. 126. The Netherlands noted the efforts made to combat HIV/AIDS, particularly the progress in preventing mother-to-child transmission and in access to medications. It expressed its willingness to share its experiences in developing a national action plan on business and human rights. 127. Nicaragua highlighted the efforts to eliminate all forms of gender violence and to achieve greater equality between men and women, and encouraged Namibia to continue along this path. 128. The Niger welcomed the National Human Rights Action Plan 2015-2019, and efforts to set up a ministry to address poverty and to promote social protection. 13