A/HRC/21/16 38. Indonesia welcomed steps taken to address inequalities. It appreciated the partnership with the United Nations Development Programme in introducing a collaborative programme to help governments and partners to identify and prioritize bottlenecks on particular Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It noted that South Africa faced considerable challenges in combating racism, xenophobia and related intolerance. Indonesia made recommendations. 39. Iran (Islamic Republic of) noted the different policies and practices in promoting human rights nationally and internationally, especially the implementation of legislation and programmes, with a resultant positive impact on the nation’s quality of life, including health insurance, food security, primary education and access to higher education. It made recommendations. 40. Iraq commended achievements in implementing recommendations accepted in the first UPR review. It noted the identification of priorities in the areas of education, health and economic growth, job creation, decent work, combating corruption and crime, development and land reform. Iraq made recommendations. 41. Ireland appreciated achievements in tackling the legacy of inequality. It urged that strong priority be given to the Combating of Torture Bill. It noted that xenophobia remained a significant challenge. Ireland encouraged South Africa to continue its efforts on the prevention of gender-based violence and to strengthen the provision of services and accountability in that area. Ireland made recommendations. 42. Poland thanked South Africa for its informative national report and constructive participation in the UPR process. Poland made recommendations. 43. Japan commended steps taken to combat HIV/AIDS. It encouraged South Africa to refer to the relevant principles, guidelines and General Assembly resolution concerning leprosy-related discrimination, as South Africa continued to address leprosy-related discrimination. It hoped South Africa would continue to address racism and xenophobia. Japan made recommendations. 44. Lesotho noted measures adopted to introduce a national health insurance system. It commended the ongoing efforts to improve human rights, which had been instrumental in the successful transition from apartheid to a multicultural democracy, and regarding the elimination of poverty and social inequality. Lesotho made a recommendation. 45. Malaysia was encouraged by efforts made since the first UPR and noted the commitment to adopt laws and policies to advance human rights. It recognized the challenges arising from decades of racial discrimination and other problems during colonial occupation and welcomed the State’s new National Planning Commission. Malaysia made recommendations. 46. Mauritania welcomed the strengthening of the legislative framework and reforms to overcome poverty and social inequalities. It appreciated the creation of the Department for Women, Children and People with Disabilities. It encouraged South Africa to continue its work to improve detention conditions in Lindela, and to complete the law on fighting trafficking in persons. 47. Mexico highlighted progress in primary education and access to health care for persons with HIV. Referring to the obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, it enquired what steps were being taken to accelerate the implementation of the strategy to change or eradicate negative stereotypes that discriminate against women. Mexico made recommendations. 48. Morocco welcomed the new youth development body and requested more information on its mandate, composition and achievements. It recognized the country’s 7