A/HRC/27/4 a communications procedure. It commended the law on measures against violence in family relations, but noted that few protection orders had been granted to victims. It expressed concern at the situation of minority languages and that large numbers of Roma children remained uneducated and illiterate. Hungary made recommendations. 74. Indonesia appreciated efforts to strengthen legal and administrative frameworks for monitoring the promotion and protection of human rights; namely the roles of the Ombudsman and the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination. However, there remained room for improvement. Indonesia made recommendations. 75. Iraq noted that the report reflected Albania’s desire to promote and enhance fundamental rights and freedoms and uphold them. It commended Albania’s accession to many international instruments and protocols, the latest being the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. That had affirmed Albania’s determination to strengthen international cooperation to protect and promote human rights and meet international standards. 76. Ireland welcomed progress, including in protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, and asked about the implementation of the previously accepted recommendation to educate police officers on sexual orientation issues. It urged Albania to intensify efforts to prevent violence against women in all its forms. It expressed concern regarding the prevalence of trafficking in persons. Ireland made recommendations. 77. Israel asked what steps were being taken to ensure women’s rights were respected and to end gender-based discrimination. It commended the adoption and amendment of numerous human rights-related laws and by-laws and the ratification of several international conventions and protocols. Israel made a recommendation. 78. Italy particularly appreciated commitments to enhance civil service efficiency and fight corruption. It noted the progress achieved in preventing violence against women. It mentioned recurring blood feud episodes that negatively affected children’s rights. Italy made recommendations. 79. Lithuania welcomed the adoption of the Law on Protection from Discrimination and the appointment of the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination; the National Strategy on Gender Equality and Reduction of Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence for 2011-2015 and the associated law. Steps had to be taken to combat human trafficking. Violence against journalists was a concern. Lithuania made recommendations. 80. Malaysia welcomed progress in implementing UPR recommendations on combating child trafficking, sexual violence and the ill-treatment of women and children. It noted amendments to the Criminal Code to prevent violence against women, and the adoption of strategies relating to gender-based violence and trafficking of children. However, children were still reportedly exploited. Malaysia made recommendations. 81. Maldives highlighted the adoption of new legislation to protect human rights and the amendment of the Criminal Code in line with international standards, notably ensuring harsher punishment of perpetrators of domestic violence. It noted ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which would improve the situation of persons with disabilities. It made recommendations. 82. Mexico recognized Albania’s cooperation with international human rights instruments, including the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. It applauded the National Strategy on Gender Equality and Reduction of Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence for 2011-2015, and hoped that would lead to more convictions and the increased effectiveness of victim protection orders. Mexico made recommendations. 11