A/HRC/40/13 Beings, but remained concerned about specific issues pertaining to the rights of women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 58. Pakistan acknowledged the efforts made by Monaco with regard to the rights of disadvantaged persons, including women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities, and commended the adoption of the Harassment and Workplace Violence Act in 2017. 59. The Philippines recognized the institutional progress made by Monaco since the last universal periodic review cycle, which had included the establishment of an interministerial committee for more effective coordination, implementation and evaluation of national policies and measures to combat violence and discrimination against women. It also welcomed the ratification by Monaco of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2017. 60. Portugal welcomed measures taken by Monaco to strengthen human rights protection, in particular the creation of the Office of the High Commissioner for the Protection of Rights and Liberties and for Mediation, the ratification of international human rights instruments in the area of child protection and the elimination of discrimination against women. 61. Qatar noted measures taken to improve the legislative framework, and the ratification of international human rights instruments. It also noted measures to ensure equality in access to medical assistance, as well as education for all, and special attention provided to vulnerable groups. 62. The Republic of Moldova commended Monaco for the importance it attached to the universal periodic review process, reflected in the thorough consideration given to the recommendations it had received. It welcomed the adoption of Act No. 1.457, on harassment and violence in the workplace, which took into account a recommendation made by the Republic of Moldova during the second cycle. It welcomed the ratification of international human rights instruments. 63. Senegal commended progress achieved by Monaco in implementing the recommendations accepted during the second cycle, in particular with regard to gender equality, education for all, the provision of free medical assistance, and combating all forms of discrimination. 64. Serbia commended action taken to implement the recommendations received during the previous cycle. It welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in 2017, and the establishment of the Office of the High Commissioner for the Protection of Rights and Liberties and for Mediation, in 2013. 65. Singapore commended Monaco for taking several progressive measures to care for older persons, who constituted a significant segment of its population. Such measures had included establishing the Rainier III Clinical Gerontology Centre in 2013 and implementing an intergenerational cooperation project, as well as other initiatives to enable older persons to stay at home for as long as possible and in good living conditions. 66. Slovenia welcomed the strengthening of the institutional framework for the protection and promotion of human rights with the establishment of the national human rights institution. It acknowledged the efforts made on the rights of older persons and stated that it would welcome efforts by Monaco to continue strengthening intergenerational cooperation and solidarity. 67. Spain was concerned about the absence of specific national legislation to combat gender-based discrimination and about the continuing existence of certain legal provisions unfavourable to women. 68. The State of Palestine commended the Government’s commitment to promoting and protecting human rights. It noted that important steps had been taken in combating discrimination and violence against women. 69. Togo welcomed notable progress achieved by Monaco since its previous review, in particular the establishment of the High Commissioner for Rights and Liberties and for GE.18-22679 9