A/HRC/32/10 Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families did not consistently distinguish between migrant workers legally residing in a host country and migrant workers staying illegally. Granting social benefits to illegal migrant workers would undermine the Danish welfare State and encourage illegal migration. Denmark had ratified all the core conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on workers’ rights, which encompassed foreign nationals legally residing in Denmark. 48. The delegation stressed that an extensive evaluation had already been made, in the wake of the terror attacks in Paris and Copenhagen, of the level of preparedness of Denmark for acts of terror, which had led to initiatives to secure adequate safeguards against terror. 49. Lithuania welcomed the ratification by Denmark of the Istanbul Convention and its efforts to combat trafficking in children. Lithuania appreciated the cooperation of Denmark with OHCHR and its regular financial support to it. 50. Malaysia acknowledged initiatives aimed at improving the rights of persons with disabilities, at tackling child pornography and at raising awareness on human rights in business. Malaysia expressed concern at the proposal to confiscate cash and valuables from asylum seekers and urged Denmark to reconsider. 51. Maldives congratulated Denmark on its progress since the previous review and welcomed the adoption by Greenland of the Gender Equality Act in 2013 and the 20142017 Strategy and Action Plan against Violence. 52. Mexico acknowledged the progress made in the promotion and protection of human rights since the first cycle. 53. Montenegro welcomed steps to improve the legislative framework on the protection of children, persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. It noted the new monitoring system for hate crimes and the revised guidance on handling such cases. Montenegro shared the concern of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination about the increase in xenophobia and political propaganda targeting non-citizens and racist publications in the media. 54. Morocco welcomed the focus of Denmark on protecting the rights of children, vulnerable groups, asylum seekers and migrants as part of its efforts to implement the normative, institutional and legislative framework. It congratulated Denmark on its commitment and efforts to combat torture, especially through the international Convention against Torture Initiative. 55. Mozambique noted the progress Denmark had made by following the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and adopting action plans for persons with disabilities and to combat human trafficking. Mozambique referred to consultations on accession to Protocol No. 12 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (European Convention on Human Rights). 56. Namibia commended Denmark for its efforts to promote and protect children’s rights, including through the amendment of nationality laws. Namibia remained concerned about the solitary confinement of children. It noted that the amendments to the Integration Act and the Aliens Act had improved the situation for refugees and migrants. 57. Nepal welcomed the entry into force of laws protecting children, vulnerable persons, persons with disabilities, refugees and migrants and concerning nationality rights. It appreciated the provision of development assistance to foster socioeconomic development, the support of Denmark for capacity-building in national human rights institutions and its financial contributions to OHCHR and other mechanisms. 8