A/HRC/38/16 80. Indonesia commended Liechtenstein on the creation of an independent national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles. It noted concrete efforts to integrate foreign nationals and migrants into society and measures taken to promote gender equality. 81. Iraq welcomed the consultative process leading to legislative reforms, direct democratic rights and the establishment of a national human rights institution, in line with the Paris Principles. 82. Ireland hailed the strong commitment of Liechtenstein to protecting and promoting human rights at home and abroad. It welcomed the creation of an independent national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles, the ratification of human rights treaties and the standing invitation issued to the special procedures of the Human Rights Council. It commended Liechtenstein for its commitment to tackling gender equality issues, highlighting the signature of the Istanbul Convention. 83. Italy welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography and of the Istanbul Convention, and measures to promote gender equality and to combat violence against women. 84. Kyrgyzstan welcomed efforts to promote the rights of women and children, and supported the steps taken to improve the compatibility of family life and work. Kyrgyzstan also praised measures to combat violence against women and domestic violence, and to protect children from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. 85. Libya welcomed the engagement of Liechtenstein with the universal periodic review, which reflected its interest in a positive dialogue, and commended the progress made relating to human rights. It commended Liechtenstein for its ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. 86. Madagascar commended Liechtenstein for acceding to several international and European human rights instruments and for ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. It noted with satisfaction the amendment to article 238 of the Criminal Code expanding the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination, and the narrowing of the wage gap between men and women. It encouraged Liechtenstein to continue those efforts. 87. Malaysia welcomed the establishment of a national human rights institution, in line with the Paris Principles, and the amendment of the Criminal Code to include a broad definition of racial discrimination covering discrimination based on race, religion and nationality. It applauded Liechtenstein for integrating mutual understanding into, and addressing xenophobia through, the school curriculum. 88. Maldives welcomed the creation of an independent national human rights institution and the enactment of the law on the Liechtenstein Human Rights Association. It commended the progress made in protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, including the Law on the Equality of Persons with Disabilities, and the related networking support group Sichtwechsel, which organized activities and raised awareness. 89. Mexico welcomed the signature of several human rights instruments, the openness of Liechtenstein to the special procedures of the Human Rights Council, the establishment of the independent national human rights institution, in line with the Paris Principles, and the amendment of article 283 of the Criminal Code to punish incitement to hatred or discrimination on all grounds. 90. Mongolia commended the adoption of the law on the Liechtenstein Human Rights Association and the establishment of an independent national human rights institution, in compliance with the Paris Principles. Mongolia welcomed measures taken to ensure gender equality in the labour market and encouraged Liechtenstein to continue its efforts to fully implement the relevant legislation. 91. Montenegro welcomed the establishment of an independent national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles. It appreciated efforts to ensure equality 11