A/HRC/38/13 82. Ghana noted the legislative developments in the field of non-discrimination and the adoption of amendments to the electoral law aiming at improving the participation of women in the electoral process. It noted that, despite the efforts made, persons of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian origin still faced discrimination. 83. Greece commended Montenegro for its implementation of human rights strategies and action plans relating to minorities, gender equality, domestic violence, persons with disabilities and human trafficking. It also commended legislative and institutional progress made in the field of the rule of law and the fight against corruption. 84. Honduras commended Montenegro for its progress in implementing the recommendations received in the previous cycles, particularly the ratification of several international human rights treaties and the adoption of measures to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. 85. Iceland welcomed the efforts made by Montenegro to develop a stable legal and institutional framework for the protection and promotion of human rights. 86. India commended Montenegro for its progress in the protection of human rights, particularly for the most vulnerable groups, and noted the strategies and action plans focusing on women, children, the elderly, minorities and persons with disabilities. It also commended Montenegro for the establishment of the Child Rights Council and the adoption of the Law on the Prohibition of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities. 87. Indonesia welcomed the numerous human rights strategies introduced by Montenegro to protect vulnerable groups. It commended the adoption of the 2030 National Strategy for Sustainable Development and the establishment of a national monitoring mechanism to oversee recommendations from the United Nations system. 88. The Islamic Republic of Iran took positive note of several measures taken by Montenegro, including specific strategies to ensure equal access to education for minorities and to increase the number of Roma children attending primary school. It expressed concern about the urgent need for sustained efforts to increase the level of attendance of Roma children in primary schools, and to overcome negative stereotypes against them. 89. Iraq welcomed the progress made by Montenegro in the implementation of the recommendations it had received during the second review cycle and highlighted the fact that several bodies had been established to protect human rights. 90. Ireland welcomed the efforts made by Montenegro to strengthen the impartiality of the judiciary. It noted positively the new Strategy for Domestic Violence Protection 2016– 2020 and welcomed the introduction of measures aimed at protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and addressing discrimination against minorities. 91. Italy commended Montenegro for its engagement in the fight against domestic violence, violence against women and human trafficking. It appreciated the efforts made in the field of human rights education and training, and the results achieved in the fight against discrimination. 92. Libya welcomed the progress made by Montenegro in the promotion of human rights. It also welcomed the adoption of a number of legislative measures aiming to strengthen the impartiality of the judiciary and of measures aiming to improve the electoral law in order to increase the participation of women in public life. 93. Madagascar commended Montenegro for its ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. It welcomed the adoption of a national strategy against trafficking in human beings, the Law on Protection against Domestic Violence and amendments to the Criminal Code to improve the protection of victims of domestic violence. 94. Malaysia noted the development of various national strategies to advance human rights in Montenegro. It hoped that the adoption of the Law on Protection against Domestic Violence and the Strategy for Domestic Violence Protection 2016–2020 would address the incidence of domestic violence against women. 9