A/HRC/27/4 83. Montenegro asked whether further regulations would be implemented to increase women’s participation in government positions, and whether additional measures would be taken to promote the equal participation of national minorities. It highlighted the appointment of the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination and the adoption of the Law on Protection from Discrimination. It noted efforts to protect women from violence and integrate Roma minorities and LGBT persons. 84. Morocco asked for information regarding the National Strategy on Gender Equality and Reduction of Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence, the Action Plan on Children, the National Strategy on Persons with Disabilities, and the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Decade of Roma Inclusion. Morocco made recommendations. 85. The Netherlands welcomed Albania’s commitment to promoting equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons and preventing discrimination, and hoped that would lead to legislative amendments regarding gender identity, gender expression and hate speech. It expressed concern regarding the impartiality of and access to the judicial system and prevailing attitudes leading to harmful practices such as prenatal sex selection. It made recommendations. 86. Nicaragua noted the implementation of recommendations from the first UPR cycle and the adoption of national strategies of social and economic importance. It expressed concern regarding continuing domestic and sexual violence against women and children and discrimination against minority groups. Nicaragua made recommendations. 87. The Philippines noted Albania’s accession to international instruments, enactment of laws on discrimination and protection of children’s rights and amendments to the Criminal Code. It welcomed efforts to address domestic violence and human trafficking, and action plans to improve access to education and health services and protection for persons with disabilities. It urged continued commitment to human rights, particularly for vulnerable groups. It made recommendations. 88. Poland acknowledged the progress made in developing a legal and institutional human rights framework, including the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination. It appreciated Albania’s efforts to comply with recommendations accepted during the first UPR cycle, particularly ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Poland made recommendations. 89. Portugal welcomed Albania’s extension of a standing invitation to special procedures of the Human Rights Council. It noted the 2013 amendment to the Criminal Code to widen protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. It remained concerned about violence against and trafficking and sexual abuse of children. Portugal made recommendations. 90. Qatar welcomed efforts to implement recommendations made in the first UPR cycle. It commended the adoption of the Action Plan on Children and the National Action Plan on the Fight against Trafficking in Human Beings. It congratulated Albania on ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Qatar made recommendations. 91. The Republic of Korea noted new and revised laws and regulations in line with international instruments, and welcomed the establishment of judicial bodies and the appointment of the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination. It asked about the difference between the work of the latter and the People’s Advocate. It noted the underrepresentation of women in the public sector and in politics. It made recommendations. 92. The Republic of Moldova requested information regarding ongoing reform of the justice sector, particularly provision of free legal aid. It acknowledged the criminalization of domestic violence and marital rape and the referral mechanism for victims/potential 12