A/HRC/21/3 poverty eradication and social services, and its proactive stance in advancing the rights of women and children. Malaysia made recommendations. 98. The Maldives welcomed Morocco’s great step forward with the adoption of a new Constitution dedicated to democratic principles. It praised Morocco for its commitment towards vulnerable groups such as women, children and persons with disabilities. The Maldives made recommendations. 99. Mali thanked Morocco for hosting UPR seminars in 2008 and 2010. It particularly appreciated the efforts of Morocco to strengthen its institutional framework for the promotion and protection of human rights and its justice system. It also welcomed its efforts to combat poverty. 100. Mauritania commended Morocco’s achievements in promoting civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of its citizens. Morocco promotes tolerance at the international level and has reached cultural heritage. Mauritania called on the Council to strengthen the leading experience of Morocco in the field of human rights. 101. Mauritius particularly commended the creation of the Office of the Ombudsman and the National Human Rights Council. It hoped that Morocco would continue on its promising path, notably through the promotion of gender equality and education at all levels, including adult education. 102. Mexico recognized efforts made by Morocco, including ratification of the CPRD and its Optional Protocol and commitment to submit its initial report to the Committee of Migrant Workers. Despite these achievements, Mexico noted that challenges remained. It made recommendations. 103. Monaco congratulated Morocco on its reforms leading to the adoption of the new Constitution, particularly the creation of the National Human Rights Council, ratification of the six international instruments, and the adoption of the National Action Plan for Democracy and Human Rights. Monaco made recommendations. 104. Mozambique commended Morocco for the ratification of Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, its Optional Protocols and the Protocol to Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons. It encouraged Morocco to develop legislative measures on the right to refugees. 105. Nepal appreciated the strengthening of the normative and institutional framework, reform of the judicial system, promotion of civil, political, social, cultural and environmental rights, development and consolidation of the participatory approach and gender mainstreaming efforts. Nepal made recommendations. 106. The Netherlands expressed its concern over cases of rape of young girls and the fact that the Moroccan Penal Code allegedly enabled perpetrators to escape criminal conviction by marrying their young victims. The Netherlands noted reports that recent publications from respected newspapers have been banned from Morocco. The Netherlands made a recommendation. 107. Nicaragua particularly welcomed the creation of National Human Rights Council and noted with satisfaction the efforts of Morocco to guarantee the rights of persons deprived of their liberty. Nicaragua made a recommendation. 108. Norway commended Morocco for adopting a new Constitution, the Plan for Democracy and Human Rights and the implementation of the recommendations from the Equity and Reconciliation Commission. It recognized the ratification of important human rights instruments: the OP-CEDAW and CAT. Norway made recommendations. 13