A/HRC/40/8 101. Norway welcomed the multilateral engagement of Mexico regarding human rights. However, it remained concerned at the alarmingly high levels of impunity and violence. 102. Pakistan appreciated the legislative reform to combat violence against women and efforts to implement the national programme to promote women’s rights. 103. Paraguay welcomed the withdrawal by Mexico of its reservations to international treaties, the legislative harmonization process and the national system for evaluating human rights fulfilment. 104. Peru acknowledged the harmonization of military legislation with the Constitution, the General Act on Enforced Disappearance and measures taken to protect journalists. 105. The Philippines commended the enactment of a landmark law on the rights of children and adolescents, and a plan of action to prevent human trafficking. 106. Poland welcomed the new national legislation to eliminate discrimination, combat enforced disappearances, and prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. 107. Portugal congratulated Mexico on having set up the Human Rights Defenders and Journalists Protection Fund and on the steps taken towards gender equality. 108. Qatar welcomed the adoption of legislation, the amendments to the Constitution and the efforts to improve access to education. 109. The Republic of Korea appreciated the efforts aimed at improving the living standards of migrants and migrant children and at reintegrating them into society. 110. The Republic of Moldova welcomed the adoption of the General Act on Women’s Access to a Life Free of Violence. 111. The Russian Federation was concerned about increasing violence, the high number of murders, overcrowding of prisons, and segregation of indigenous peoples in regard to their access to education and health care. 112. Rwanda welcomed the steps to implement the recommendations from the previous review and efforts to combat human trafficking. 113. Saudi Arabia commended the efforts to protect migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. 114. Serbia welcomed the National Programme for Equality and Non-Discrimination, which mainstreamed the right to non-discrimination and labour equality across federal agencies. 115. Singapore congratulated Mexico for its achievements in reducing poverty and social inequalities, and improving gender equality. 116. Slovakia noted with concern increased political violence and the high number of attacks against journalists, media workers, human rights defenders and other activists. 117. Slovenia encouraged Mexico to adopt a gender-based approach to protection measures for women human rights defenders and journalists, particularly when addressing impunity. 118. Spain welcomed the establishment of a national follow-up mechanism on the review recommendations, but was concerned about the prevalence of gender violence. 119. Sri Lanka noted the adoption of laws in the areas of transparency and access to public information, anti-corruption and prevention of torture. 120. The State of Palestine praised Mexico for efforts to promote the rights of indigenous peoples and its initiatives on business and human rights. 121. Sweden welcomed the commitment to international policy development, but noted the high levels of violence and serious violations and abuses of human rights. 122. Switzerland congratulated Mexico for the adoption of a law on enforced disappearance and its efforts to combat impunity. 8