A/HRC/38/5 Integrated National Strategic Plan on Sexual and Reproductive Health 2014–2018. It commended Tonga on the increase in the literacy rate to close to 99 per cent. 67. Montenegro welcomed the positive steps taken in the field of the legislative framework for social and child protection and education, while encouraging Tonga to improve the effective implementation of those steps. It noted the very low level of ratification of the key international human rights instruments. It also encouraged Tonga to improve its cooperation with the United Nations human rights mechanisms. 68. Morocco welcomed the revised national policy on gender equality, the law on the protection of the family and the criminalization of marital rape. It welcomed the commitment by Tonga to the integration of persons with disabilities, efforts to ensure access to justice for all and the fight against torture, racial discrimination, corruption, child pornography and cyberharassment of children. 69. Mozambique praised Tonga for the adoption of the Criminal Offences Act, which criminalized marital rape, and for the official launch of Orange Day and the programme to mark White Ribbon Day, both of which were initiatives to end violence against women. It also welcomed the launch of the National Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategic Plan (2014–2018) that aimed to attain a high standard of health and quality of living through improved sexual reproductive health for all people. 70. The Netherlands welcomed efforts to raise awareness about the issue of child marriage. It remained concerned about the position of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons in Tonga, while urging the Government to take further measures in that regard. 71. New Zealand commended Tonga on progress to increase participation by women in Parliament and in government leadership positions. It also commended Tonga for passing the Family Protection Act (2013) and for signing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 72. Panama commended Tonga on the progress made in the field of education, as well as the significant steps taken to criminalize domestic violence and marital rape. It encouraged Tonga to ratify the fundamental ILO conventions. It also noted that more remained to be done in terms of gender and childhood. 73. The Philippines noted that elections had passed relatively smoothly, despite the political disruption caused after the dissolution of Parliament. It acknowledged the Government’s efforts to provide adequate laws and establish administrative mechanisms to protect women and girls, particularly the criminalization of rape and domestic violence. Furthermore, the Philippines proposed that Tonga prioritize the ratification of core international human rights treaties, in particular the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. 74. Portugal appreciated the presentation of the comprehensive national universal periodic review report. 75. The Republic of Korea commended Tonga on the fact that the Constitution had been amended to provide for better protection of human rights. It welcomed the efforts made to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, such as those relating to gender equality and reduced inequalities. 76. Sierra Leone commended Tonga on adapting its national legislation in order to meet its human rights commitments. It noted the various measures the Government had taken since the previous review, including the New Education Act 2013 and the National Policy on Disability and Inclusive Development 2014–2018. It encouraged Tonga to continue to engage in national consultations in order to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. 77. Singapore commended Tonga for its promotion and protection of women’s rights, including the adoption of the Family Protection Act 2013 to curb domestic violence and the expansion of women’s participation in social, economic, political life, as well as the steps taken towards the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. It also welcomed the launching of the National Policy on 9