A/HRC/26/14 of Labour Relations to combat the root causes of gender inequality. It made a recommendation. 32. Italy welcomed initiatives to combat abuse and violence, especially sexual violence, against children. It requested additional information on preventive action and support programmes implemented under the National Action Plan for the Prevention and Combating of Domestic Violence. It made recommendations. 33. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended Cyprus for its ongoing development and enhancement of its human rights legislation, institutions and monitoring mechanisms. It encouraged Cyprus to continue cooperating with the United Nations, other international organizations and stakeholders to overcome remaining constraints and challenges. 34. Malaysia welcomed measures taken to combat human trafficking and encouraged continued efforts in that area. It applauded the commitment to developing human rights education and awareness. It noted remaining challenges, including in ensuring employment, housing, transport and cultural activities for persons with disabilities and minorities. It made recommendations. 35. Mexico recognized the efforts Cyprus had made in human rights protection and promotion despite the difficulties arising from the division of the country. It noted legal and institutional progress in promoting gender equality and the rights of children and persons with disabilities, and in combating domestic violence, discrimination and human trafficking. It welcomed the establishment of the national human rights institution, the ratification of CRPD and the signing of a cooperation agreement with IOM on improving immigration policy. It made recommendations. 36. Montenegro commended Cyprus for its progress in enhancing human rights legislation, institutions and monitoring mechanisms, not least new legislation and amendments on refugee protection, gender equality, torture, children’s rights and discrimination. It welcomed the Government’s determination to comply with all international human rights instruments to which Cyprus was a party. It asked what steps would be taken to implement the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on ratifying Council of Europe conventions on child protection and violence against women. 37. Morocco welcomed the role of the Ombudsman. It encouraged continued efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitation and asked what measures had been taken to train the police to tackle human trafficking networks. It welcomed initiatives to meet the educational needs of vulnerable groups and counter racism and violence in schools. It made a recommendation. 38. The Netherlands noted efforts to promote and protect people’s civil and human rights, particularly LGBT persons. It welcomed the National Action Plan on Gender Equality and other efforts to tackle gender disparities, highlighting the Manual of Interdepartmental Cooperation on Domestic Violence. It encouraged continued efforts in those areas. It made recommendations. 39. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) noted the efforts of Cyprus in the field of human rights, despite the difficult economic situation, including the launch of a National Action Plan on Gender Equality which addressed a range of themes. It commended Cyprus for signing a cooperation agreement with IOM and for improving capacity-building, technical support and health care on behalf of migrants. It made recommendations. 40. Oman commended Cyprus for its ratification of a number of international human rights instruments and action taken to protect and promote the rights of children and women. It made a recommendation. 7