A/HRC/42/14 21. Mauritius noted the national human rights action plan and the State’s ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol). 22. Mexico welcomed the law regulating civil society organizations and the efforts made to achieve gender parity. 23. Montenegro urged Ethiopia to protect the rights of children with disabilities. 24. Morocco welcomed the adoption of the Growth and Transformation Plan. 25. Mozambique noted the ratification of human rights instruments and the open-border policy. 26. Myanmar applauded the efforts made to increase women’s political representation. 27. Namibia noted regional peace and security initiatives and political reforms. 28. Nepal welcomed the National Reproductive Heath Strategy and the National Children’s Policy. 29. The Netherlands noted the steps taken to release political prisoners and to address the issue of torture. 30. Nigeria applauded the Growth and Transformation Plan and the State’s commitment to regional peace. 31. Norway was concerned about the growing number of internally displaced persons. 32. Oman commend Ethiopia for adopting its second Growth and Transformation Plan. 33. Pakistan appreciated the economic policies aimed at expanding health care and education infrastructure. 34. The Philippines welcomed the law on human trafficking and smuggling. 35. The Republic of Korea commended the revision of the Proclamation on Charities and Societies. 36. Romania encouraged the State to further implement its plans concerning the rights of women and children. 37. The Russian Federation noted the national human rights action plan. 38. Rwanda noted the reforms promoting gender equality and the steps taken to foster peace and security. 39. Senegal welcomed the measures taken to broaden political and civic space. 40. Serbia welcomed the establishment of a national monitoring, reporting and followup mechanism. 41. Seychelles recognized the positive steps taken to promote human rights, including to improve detention conditions. 42. Sierra Leone noted the political reforms designed to build national peace and cohesion. 43. Singapore noted the significant efforts made to ensure equitable access to education. 44. Slovakia appreciated the progress made in human rights, but was concerned about child sexual abuse. 45. Slovenia noted some improvements in human rights, but was concerned about ethnic conflicts. 46. Somalia noted the human rights reforms and the positive action taken to achieve gender balance. 47. South Africa noted the political reforms and cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms. 4