A/HRC/38/13 45. Turkmenistan noted with interest how Montenegro had incorporated the recommendations of the second cycle into its policies. It welcomed the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Agency as an autonomous State institution and the efforts made to implement several human rights strategies. 46. Ukraine noted positively that the report had been prepared through inclusive national consultations, and acknowledged the steps taken to implement recommendations from the second cycle, including the ratification of international human rights instruments. It noted the financial contribution that Montenegro had made to the work of OHCHR. 47. The United Kingdom noted the significant progress made in legislative reform and institution-building. It encouraged Montenegro to implement the recommendations on electoral reform made by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, part of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. It raised concern about the lack of progress with regard to the fight against impunity for war crimes, the protection of media freedom and the investigation of attacks on journalists. 48. The United States welcomed the establishment of a commission to monitor investigations into attacks and threats against journalists, but expressed concern that Montenegro had failed to make progress with those investigations. It was discouraged by the continuous discrimination against minority groups, especially the Roma population and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities. 49. Uruguay highlighted the ratification of numerous international human rights instruments and the reform of the Criminal Code to criminalize the sale, prostitution and use of children in pornography. It welcomed measures to improve the normative and institutional framework to eradicate discrimination against women. 50. Uzbekistan commended Montenegro for its ratification of several human rights treaties and the adoption of several laws, including on anti-discrimination. It noted, however, concerns about existing stereotypes concerning minorities and the high unemployment rate among minorities. 51. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela recognized the efforts made by Montenegro to protect human rights. It welcomed the new legal framework on the fight against discrimination and the legal amendments to punish the dissemination of hate speech, and highlighted the measures taken to better protect victims of domestic violence. 52. Albania commended Montenegro for its commitment to implementing its strategies on minorities and on anti-trafficking, and its efforts to ensure gender equality and combat domestic violence. It inquired about the reform aiming to ensure the necessary funding to promote the rights of minorities. 53. Algeria noted the efforts made by Montenegro to improve education and teaching services, particularly with regard to inclusive education and equal access to education for minorities. It also noted the legislative measures taken to combat discrimination against women and the special measures for the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities. 54. Andorra noted the ratification of several core human rights treaties and the adoption in 2015 of the Law on the Prohibition of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities. 55. Angola encouraged Montenegro to continue its efforts to implement the recommendations it had accepted at the previous review, especially those concerning inclusive education, the integration of persons with disabilities and combating human trafficking. 56. Argentina welcomed the establishment of the strategy for improving the quality of life of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, the Action Plan for Achieving Gender Equality and the Strategy for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities. 57. Armenia noted with appreciation the measures taken by Montenegro to increase the representation of women in Parliament and promote women’s entrepreneurship. It also noted measures taken to promote the right to education for all, including human rights education, and welcomed the steps taken to combat human trafficking. 6