A/HRC/22/12 monitoring and reporting mechanism to eliminate discrimination and violence against women. Kyrgyzstan made a recommendation. 91. Latvia noted that, while Pakistan had made efforts to improve its cooperation with United Nations special procedures, a number of requests by the special procedures mandate holders to visit Pakistan had not yet been accepted. Latvia made recommendations. 92. Lebanon appreciated Pakistan’s policy to promote human rights, pluralism, justice and the rule of law. Pakistan had been affected by conflict and natural disaster and refugees flow. It appreciated legislative reforms for promotion of economic and social development of women. Lebanon made recommendations. 93. Libya welcomed developments on implementation of recommendations, the establishment of NHRI, and efforts to protect human rights, particularly the constitutional amendment on administration and financial autonomy for the Federal Provinces. Libya made recommendations. 94. Malaysia welcomed progress made in promoting and protecting human rights through the strengthening of the legislative framework. It applauded advances in the areas of judicial independence, gender equality and the rights of individuals and vulnerable groups. Malaysia made recommendations. 95. Maldives welcomed constitutional amendments to strengthen the democratic process and protect human rights. It noted reforms to the judicial-appointment process to help guarantee an independent judiciary and maintain the rule of law. Maldives made recommendations. 96. Mauritania expressed appreciation for the establishment of National Human Rights Commission and efforts to implement the previous recommendations. It welcomed the adoption of a law to promote and to protect women’s rights, and the formulation of an economic and social strategy for women. Mauritania made recommendations. 97. Mexico recognized the progress achieved since the first UPR cycle, particularly the ratification of international human rights instruments, the creation of the National Human Rights Commission and adoption of recent laws to combat violence against women. It made recommendations. 98. Mongolia noted achievements in cooperating with international and regional human rights monitoring mechanisms, strengthening capacity to combat terrorism and extremism, and to promote and protect human rights. It welcomed new legislation and a commitment to ratifying international human rights instruments. 99. Morocco congratulated Pakistan for the adoption of a law to establish a commission on the status of women and the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It inquired about measures being considered to bring laws at the provincial level in line with International Labour Organization standards. 100. Myanmar acknowledged key initiatives on human rights taken since 2008, including the ratification of several major international human rights instruments. It commended Pakistan on the enactment of legislation to promote and protect women’s rights. Myanmar made recommendations. 101. Namibia commended efforts to promote and protect human rights, including constitutional amendments to advance civil, political and social rights, ratification of international human rights instruments, participation in the Human Rights Council and establishing a human rights institution. Namibia made recommendations. 102. Nepal welcomed efforts to promote and protect human rights through institutional and legislative measures, to increase female political participation and adopt legal and 12