A/HRC/27/6 international instruments, including the protocol to the African Charter, and the Rome Statute, and noted the abolition of the death penalty. 54. Mauritius welcomed the commitment to implement previous recommendations. It appreciated the strengthening of the National Human Rights Commission and the adoption of the National Development Plan. It noted progress regarding primary education and encouraged Côte d’Ivoire to work towards the achievement of Millennium Development Goal 2. 55. Mexico noted the progress towards sustainable peace and political reconciliation. It appealed to Côte d’Ivoire to engage in fair transitional justice proceedings. It noted legislative reforms and the accession to international conventions on statelessness. 56. Montenegro requested details on efforts to improve cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and to strengthen national institutions, including the judiciary and the police. It welcomed efforts to combat FGM and noted the persistence of forced and early marriage. It encouraged enforcement of the law to prohibit those practices. 57. Morocco welcomed the country’s commitment to national reconciliation. It commended Côte d’Ivoire’s democratic achievements in the political, institutional and legislative spheres, and progress regarding the security and political situation. It commended the country’s commitment to establishing a mechanism to follow up on recommendations. 58. Mozambique noted the country’s unstable situation. It praised the institution of the Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission and noted the draft legal framework concerning war victims. It congratulated Côte d’Ivoire on having adopted a national plan on domestic violence. 59. The Netherlands commended steps to investigate and prosecute offences against human rights defenders and journalists, and welcomed the adoption of the bill to protect their rights, as well as the ratification of the Rome Statute. It expressed concern regarding the protection of women’s rights. 60. Nicaragua applauded the adoption of the National Development Plan, and noted the efforts towards national dialogue, reconciliation, and strengthening internal democratic processes. It encouraged continued efforts towards lasting peace and development. 61. The Niger welcomed the reconciliation efforts, the law on the National Human Rights Commission, and the National Development Plan. It encouraged the international community to provide technical assistance to ensure continued efforts, ratification of conventions and strengthened institutional capacity. 62. Nigeria commended the steps taken to align domestic legislation with international laws, despite shortfalls. It urged further efforts to ensure fundamental rights and basic freedoms. It invited the international community to support the protection of women’s and children’s rights and the provision of education and stable health care. 63. Norway expressed concern regarding arbitrary detention, the capacity, availability, affordability and independence of the courts, the prevalence of FGM, and the level of gender-based violence. It welcomed efforts to combat child labour, including the trafficking of children, and to support victims of gender-based violence. 64. Paraguay noted the ratification of the Rome Statute and encouraged the harmonization of domestic legislation with that document. It commended the ratification of CRPD and of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (OP-CEDAW). The Law on Marriage was an important step for women’s rights, ensuring equal parental responsibility. 8 GE.14-07583