A/HRC/28/17 corruption, organized crime and human trafficking through related strategies and action plans. A multi-ethnic and multicultural education system was important. 78. Kuwait noted efforts in many sectors, especially regarding discrimination, poverty, children’s rights, minorities and gender equality. It commended the establishment of the Council for Children and efforts to promote the rights of persons with disabilities and the most vulnerable population groups. 79. Latvia welcomed the progress made and noted efforts towards removing landmines and the development of educational programmes for children and young people on the threat of landmines. However, there were several areas in which further steps could be taken to promote and protect human rights. 80. Libya welcomed the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD, and compliance with international commitments. It commended the establishment of the Council for Children to monitor implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the related action plan on children’s rights, as well as the reform of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council. 81. Lithuania recognized the ratification of international and regional instruments on women’s rights and protecting children from sexual exploitation and abuse, but expressed concern regarding the implementation of international obligations and the need for justice for female victims of sexual and gender-based violence during the war. 82. Malaysia welcomed the improved social protection of vulnerable population groups, the harmonization of domestic violence legislation with international standards and efforts to combat human trafficking and for the protection of victims, as well as progress in poverty eradication, primary education and gender equality, as it had recommended previously. 83. Mauritania noted efforts to bolster democracy and the rule of law and cooperation with international mechanisms and civil society. It appreciated the legislation and practical measures to strengthen human rights institutions, the alignment of national legislation with international law and the accession to human rights conventions. 84. Mexico recognized the country’s cooperation with international mechanisms, including the ratification of ICPPED and CRPD, the submission of treaty body reports and the agreement to receive visits by various special procedures mandate holders. It commended the adoption of the revised strategy for the implementation of Annex VII of the Dayton Peace Agreement. 85. Montenegro welcomed the revised strategy for the implementation of Annex VII of the Dayton Peace Agreement and asked about the challenges facing its implementation. It welcomed the protection of children’s rights, asking about the results of the implementation of the guidelines for improving the situation of Roma children. 86. Morocco noted efforts to promote respect for religious and cultural diversity, including those aimed at political cohesion. It welcomed the independent High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council; efforts to harmonize legislation on discrimination; simplifying procedures for civil registration processes; and efforts to implement the World Programme for Human Rights Education. 87. The Netherlands encouraged judicial reform, equal rights for ethnic and religious groups and continuing harmonization with international standards. It expressed concern about discriminatory articles in the electoral legislation; weakened judicial institutions; deteriorating freedoms of the media and of assembly; and the low conviction rate of perpetrators of sexual violence. 12