A/HRC/32/6 46. Madagascar commended the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture, measures to improve the legal and institutional framework and efforts to protect the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. 47. Malaysia noted the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission, the efforts towards decentralization of local governments and an increase in women’s representation in decision-making. 48. Mauritania commended the appointment of the Ombudsman, the ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 49. Mauritius commended ongoing reform measures aimed at reducing poverty, eliminating discrimination against women, increasing access to sanitation and potable water and better health services. It acknowledged the adoption of the new Penal Code with improved compliance with women and children’s rights. 50. Mexico welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the creation of the National Council for Children’s Rights. Mexico encouraged the Government to harmonize its normative framework. 51. Montenegro commended the adoption of the new Penal Code. Montenegro asked about the measures undertaken to break the cultural silence and underreporting of violence against children in all settings. 52. Morocco congratulated Mozambique on its efforts in reforming the justice sector, extending judicial coverage and improving access to legal aid. It encouraged Mozambique to fight prison overcrowding with alternative sentences. 53. Myanmar commended the strong commitment to improve gender equality and the advancement of women by adopting measures to eliminate discrimination against women and to protect them against trafficking, sexual abuse and gender-based violence. 54. Namibia observed the steady progress in State institution-building, democracy and peacebuilding and urged Mozambique to address underlying and proximate causes of violent conflict. It commended the measures taken to ensure that the National Human Rights Commission became operational and the election of the Ombudsman in 2012. 55. The Netherlands commended progress with respect to the rights of women, children and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. It was concerned that abortions would continue to occur outside hospitals under unsafe conditions unless services were made available and accessible countrywide. It was concerned with the legal framework restricting civil society rights to assembly, association and registration. 56. New Zealand welcomed the announcement that Mozambique had been declared free of landmines. It commended the improvement of the security environment since the civil war. It welcomed the commitment to ratify the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and strengthen the human right framework by acceding to Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and enacting the new Penal Code. 57. Nicaragua highlighted efforts to fight corruption. It noted the significant progress made in achieving universal access to health. It encouraged Mozambique to promote greater community participation in the implementation of social programmes. 58. The Niger noted the ratification of the majority of international human rights instruments and cooperation with international and regional special procedure mechanisms. It appreciated efforts to promote women’s participation in public affairs. 59. Egypt noted the progress since the first review, particularly with respect to the rights of women and children, including by enacting the Penal Code, establishing the National 7