A/HRC/27/6 for serious violations committed during the crisis of 2010. It was concerned by the prevalence of gender-based and sexual violence. 42. Israel appreciated the progress made since the first UPR cycle. It congratulated Côte d’Ivoire on its efforts to rebuild state institutions and on adopting a guidance paper on Ministry of Justice policy. It noted that CEDAW did not have sufficient visibility as a legal basis for eliminating discrimination against women. 43. Italy welcomed the efforts to promote reconciliation in the country. It noted that harmful traditional practices remained customary in the country although they were illegal. It commended the country’s commitment to civil society and human rights defenders. 44. Latvia noted the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission and the ratification of the Rome Statute. It was concerned by reports of gender-based violence and violence against children and women and encouraged Côte d’Ivoire to intensify efforts to protect the rights of those groups. 45. Lesotho welcomed the achievements of Côte d’Ivoire in harmonizing domestic legislation with regional and international human rights instruments. It commended the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission, the Office of the Ombudsman and the National Press Council. 46. Libya welcomed the efforts to promote human rights, strengthen national dialogue and foster civil peace and national reconciliation despite major difficulties facing the country. It noted the ratification of several instruments. It welcomed the National Development Plan, which would help build security and stability. 47. Liechtenstein acknowledged the efforts towards long-term improvement of the human rights situation in the country. It was concerned at the lack of comprehensive legislation on violence against women, reports of an increase in gender-based violence, and the continued practice of FGM. 48. Luxembourg welcomed the efforts to improve human rights. Efforts to combat violence against women and girls were insufficient. It was concerned at the lack of attention given to sexual violence and at the persistence of forced marriage and FGM. 49. Madagascar welcomed the implementation of the Ouagadougou Agreement. It also welcomed the various legislative measures to protect human rights, and progress regarding children’s rights, reform of the judiciary and the fight against poverty. It encouraged Côte d’Ivoire to increase access to health care for vulnerable groups and to guarantee free education for all. 50. Malaysia noted the efforts regarding women’s and children’s rights and poverty reduction. It noted Côte d’Ivoire’s commitment to resolving the challenges it faced through political dialogue, to furthering the cause of human rights and to restoring the rule of law. 51. Maldives commended the consideration and fulfilment of previous recommendations, and noted the agreement for visits by special procedures as well as the efforts regarding children’s rights and the promotion of women’s roles. It welcomed the adoption of the bill on human rights defenders. 52. Mali commended the implementation of various previous recommendations and actions to promote national reconciliation, including the social cohesion programme. It noted the country’s full cooperation with United Nations bodies and called on the international community to support peacebuilding efforts. 53. Mauritania welcomed the efforts to protect and promote human rights and to uphold the rule of law through the enactment of legislation and through accession to a number of GE.14-07583 7