A/HRC/34/11 65. Madagascar welcomed the efforts made to respect international human rights instruments and the adoption of the Labour Code, which guaranteed equality of opportunities and equal treatment in employment. It also welcomed the progress made in the fields of social, economic and cultural rights. 66. Malaysia noted efforts to strengthen the judicial system, overcome discrimination and violence against women and reduce unemployment. It also noted positive results from the establishment of mobile courts. 67. Maldives welcomed the implementation of recommendations from the previous review cycle, in particular those related to birth registration, which had led to better child protection and social services. It stated that strengthening the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice was essential to ensure the rule of law. 68. Mexico welcomed the establishment of the national vaccination programme for children aged between 0 and 9 years old, and the establishment of mobile courts to facilitate access to justice for all sectors of the population. 69. Mongolia welcomed efforts to strengthen the institutional capacity and financial independence of the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice. It also welcomed the steps taken to promote gender equality, combat domestic violence and protect the rights of children, young people and persons with disabilities. 70. Montenegro welcomed efforts to develop a national human rights action plan and to include specific provisions in the Constitution and other laws to protect children from discrimination. It expressed concern that certain groups of children were still being discriminated against regarding access to education and other services. 71. Mozambique noted efforts to curb domestic and gender-based violence. It welcomed the Dili Declaration on investing in women and children. It appealed to the international community to provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to Timor-Leste. 72. Myanmar welcomed the National Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities and the introduction of a disability allowance to create favourable conditions for persons with disabilities. It also welcomed the establishment of the National Commission on the Rights of the Child. 73. Namibia welcomed the establishment of the national commission responsible for preparing a national human rights action plan. It requested Timor-Leste to share the progress made in implementing the national action plans on gender-based violence and for zero hunger. 74. Nepal welcomed the fact that Timor-Leste had submitted reports to the treaty bodies, its National Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities, and the plans to develop a national human rights action plan and an action plan on children’s rights. It praised efforts to combat discrimination and violence against women and to promote gender equality. 75. The Netherlands regretted reports of excessive use of force, ill-treatment and arbitrary arrest by members of the police and the military, and the fact that information on investigations into the allegations and their outcomes was unavailable. It expressed concern about the high maternal mortality rate, while welcoming the draft plan of action for emergency obstetric and newborn care 2016-2019. 76. New Zealand noted that access to education for all had almost been achieved. It recognized the unacceptably high rate of violence against women and children. It welcomed the National Policy for the Inclusion and Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 10

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